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Is Your Baby Growing on Schedule?
Oct 09
From a newborn completely dependent on mom to the talking, laughing toddler running through the house, babies grow and change dramatically in just a few short months. So how can you tell if your baby is growing on schedule, or if there’s cause for concern?
The Importance of a Great Primary Care Provider
Oct 09
Fewer Americans are seeing a primary care provider (PCP) every year. Healthy younger adults are especially less likely to see a PCP, according to research published in JAMA Internal Medicine. This trend is dangerous to the health of millions of patients who could benefit significantly from receiving consistent quality care.
When to Consider Hormone Replacement Therapy
Oct 09
Our hormones dictate nearly every function in our body, from our metabolism to our sex drive. When our bodies produce too much or too little of these hormones, it can throw our natural processes out of order.
6 Complications of Untreated PCOS
Oct 09
Polycystic ovary syndrome, PCOS, is a common health issue that affects about 1 in 10 women of childbearing age. You may first suspect you have this disorder if you have irregular periods. Women with PCOS experience prolonged or infrequent menstrual cycles.
Three Tips for Remedying Chronic Constipation in Kids
Oct 09
It’s not unusual for kids to have bouts of constipation on occasion. However, when left untreated, constipation in kids can get worse.
How Anxiety Affects Your Physical Health
Oct 09
It’s normal to feel nervous or restless before a big test or when dealing with a difficult problem at work. Your anxiety is how your body reacts to this stress, increasing your heart rate, tensing your muscles, and making you more alert.
Consider a Telemedicine Appointment for These Issues
Oct 09
Telemedicine, also called telehealth or virtual medicine, delivers medical care to patients right in their homes. While convenient, telemedicine can’t meet all medical needs, but for those it can, telemedicine can save you time and money.
Why the Flu Shot is Reformulated Every Year
Oct 09
The flu is a nasty bug that wipes you out for at least a week. Worse, it’s highly contagious, which means you can easily take down your family, friends, and coworkers with you with just one sneeze.
Diet or Exercise: Which Is More Important to Weight Loss?
Oct 09
A thin slice of chocolate cake is 100 grams and has 340 calories. To burn these calories, you’d have to walk at least one hour. Imagine if you had a larger slice or seconds.
Questions to Ask at Your Annual Physical
Oct 09
When it comes to protecting your health, the greatest step you can take is to start practicing preventive care. This means that you’re taking care of your health problems before they develop. And, with regular annual (yearly) physicals you can do just that!