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World Renowned Heart Surgeon Speaks Out On What Really Causes Heart Disease

Bombarded with scientific literature, continually attending education seminars, we opinion makers insisted heart disease resulted from the simple fact of elevated blood cholesterol.

6 Things you Didn’t Know about Massage Therapists

As a clinic that offers massage therapy, we know a thing or two about massage therapists and the work that goes behind the scenes. Certified Massage Therapists go through a lot of training- A certi…

When the evidence doesn't support your doctors recommendations for necessary care.

When the evidence doesn’t support your doctors recommendations for necessary care. Imagine you have chest pain and you go to the hospital, but the chest pain comes and goes and is on the left side; most of us likely may believe we are having a heart attack. The truth is that statistically, only about 5% of those who visit the hospital are having a cardiac event, and the rest are likely symptoms of other conditions, with the most common being muscle spasm. Many…

Is your nail salon safe?

We offer some tips on what to look for before you get a manicure or pedicure.

20 Tips for Preventing Urinary Tract Infections

Prevention is key to avoiding urinary tract infections in women in men and may include changes in personal hygiene, sex practices, and even your underwear.

The Mental Health Effects Of Eating Too Much Sugar

We know that too much sugar is bad for our waistlines and our

How to Keep a Child From Spitting Out Medicine

Few things in life are as frustrating and worrisome as watching your child spit out the medicine you gave her to help lower her fever, stop her terrible cough and just make her better. Most parents have been in the same situation, and it never ceases to worry any of them. You know that with this medication, you can help your child feel better, feel...

The Benefits Of Using A Primary Care Physician

Your primary care physician (or PCP) is typically your first point of contact when you needed non-emergency medical treatment. They are trained to treat most conditions and if they can’t provide care, they can help you find a specialist best … Continue reading →

Why health plan enrollees want to scream

They can buy coverage on a guaranteed-issue basis but deductibles aren't getting any smaller.

When I Fell in Love With Family Medicine

This is a finalist in the 2015 STFM Blog Competition. When I decided to pursue a career in medicine I knew that I wanted to go into primary care. Primary care physicians were the individuals that …

3 Things to Ask Your Internal Medicine Physician About Your Health

If you don’t know what an internal medicine physician does, find out. They’re a very valuable resource.

Primary care doctors treat mental health problems

To help alleviate the strain on the mental health care system, we should recognize that primary care doctors can treat common mental health problems.

3 Conversations You Should Have With Your Doctor

Making an appointment to see your primary care physician is the first step in taking control of your health and in order to get the most out of your visit, you have to build a relationship with your doctor. Talking to your doctor about your health is just as important as going into the office. Many people who make their first appointment leave the doctor’s office confused and frustrated because they felt like they were treated like a numberTo ensure that you…

Have a HMO? Make Sure You Choose a Primary Doctor

No matter what plan you have, it's important to have a primary doctor. If you're a Blue Care Network HMO member, however, it's even more important.

5 ways to change patient behavior

It is no secret that one of the best ways towards better health management is a good physician-patient relationship.

The physicians who are not called "doctor"

Our goal is to support and lift up other women who share our journey, and these data help us spur change.

Primary care’s problems go well beyond stay-at-home doctors