Protect yourself
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Do you trust your instincts? My first thought when I saw this prompt was to answer yes: I follow my instincts all the time. I feel like my work day is full of this dynamic: I have a feeling, then I act on it and make the right call. I have a conversation with a…
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How is your heart?
If you are going to worry about your health, what should be on the top of the list? Your HEART. Number one killer: In the United States, one of every 5 deaths is heart related. This has been the case for decades, but our treatment abilities for this deadly group of diseases has increased significantly.…
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Leg cramps
I hate leg cramps. My son was at summer camp and I was called by the camp nurse, just as my wife and I were heading out for a date with no kids for the first time in many years, with a report of problematic illness. He needed to be picked up tonight, now if…
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Vaccinate this fall…
This year, there are three problematic viruses to be concerned about. Over the last few decades, these three viruses have produced countless days of suffering, and so many deaths. To name them, there is influenza, Covid, and RSV. At the same time, very effective vaccinations have been developed that decrease the chances of having significant…
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Vacation
At this point in my life more than any other, I’m realizing that taking a break from work is so important for my own health. I’m on day three of a really relaxing vacation sitting on an awesome little beach on the coast of Oregon. My kids and I were trying to catch some waves…
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Cancer rates are rising…
Cancer rates in the US are rising, particularly among those under 50. Cancer is a result of cells growing out of control due to genetic mutations. Lifestyle changes and early screening can significantly reduce the risk. Screening guidelines for various cancers are available, and consulting a trusted primary care provider is crucial.
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I hate high blood pressure
Feeding the monsters of heart disease, vascular disease, diabetes and chronic kidney disease, high blood pressure affects half the adult population in the United States. This means there are 129,000,000 people who have this diagnosis whether they know it or not walking around America. Often blood pressure is the first domino to fall in many…
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Just get the colonoscopy
During a typical yearly physical and preventative health exam, we discuss lots of topics in the clinic, and one of the main ones is the dreaded colonoscopy. We discuss this because the goal is to prevent colorectal cancer, one of the cancers that is a significant risk to everyone over 45. Colorectal cancer is a…
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