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Hydration for Athletes
Getting the right amount of water before, during, and after exercise helps your body to function properly. A lack of…
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Hydration: Why It’s So Important
Your body depends on water to survive. Every cell, tissue, and organ in your body needs it to work properly…
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I Tested Positive for COVID-19. Now What?
If you have—or suspect that you have—COVID-19, you should follow the CDC’s recommendations for isolation to stop the spread of…
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I’m Pregnant! What’s Safe to Eat?
Recently, my patient Jennifer (not her real name) came in for a prenatal visit. She had been trying to get pregnant for several months. When she finally got a positive result on a home pregnancy test, she and her husband were thrilled. During the…
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Ideal Weight and BMI
Body mass index (BMI) is a method for measuring your ideal weight. It is used as a screening tool to…
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Illegal Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Your Child
Children are exposed to drugs, alcohol, and tobacco through a number of sources. Talking to your child about these issues…
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Immunization Schedules
Certain immunizations are important at every age to reduce illness, hospitalization, or death.
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Immunizations
Vaccinations are safe, effective, and required for many activities including school. Maintaining a vaccine schedule will protect you from many…
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Importance of Sexual Health
Sexual health impacts your physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being. Getting educated and respecting yourself and others is key.
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Incision Care After Surgery
Taking care of your incision after surgery is important to your health. It can reduce the risk of infection and…
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Infant CPR/Choking
Quick response is crucial when performing CPR on children or helping a child who is choking.
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Infant Formula
Infant formulas are a viable option for feeding your baby that are specially made to meet babies’ nutritional needs.
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Information for Caregivers
If you’re a caregiver to a loved one, it can take a lot out of you, both physically and…
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Injury Prevention: Properly Storing Cleaning Supplies
According to the National Capital Poison Center, household cleaning supplies—including kitchen cleaners and liquid laundry packets—are the second most common exposure to poison among children under 6 years of age. Since the COVID-19 outbreak, cleaning has been on the rise. A…
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Insulin Therapy
All people who have type 1 diabetes and some who have type 2 diabetes must take insulin. It helps control…
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Integrating Back to Work After COVID-19
So much has changed due to COVID-19. You may wonder what to expect when you go back to work. But…
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Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting is an eating pattern. You fast during a certain period of time each day. You then eat during…
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International Travel: Tips for Staying Healthy
Travelling overseas can be fun, but there are precautions and plans you should make to ensure that you stay healthy…
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Intrauterine Device (IUD)
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of birth control that prevents pregnancy by damaging or killing a man’s sperm…
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Is There a “Right Way” to Take My Medicine?
By giving specific, easy-to-understand instructions, I help my patients get the most out of their medicines and avoid problems.
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