Article category: Your Wellness
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Five reasons women should see a primary care provider
A relationship with a primary care provider means you have a medical professional who understands your entire medical history. Read more
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Five reasons you should keep going to a primary care provider later in life
As you age, your body changes, and so does what you need to stay healthy. Your provider can be your guide throughout this process. Read more
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Five reasons men should regularly see a primary care provider
Life expectancy for men is at least five years less than it is for women. Proper healthcare can help level the playing field. – World Health Organization Read more
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Five reasons kids should regularly see a primary care provider
Regular health checkups and tests can help spot problems before they start. This would include appropriate immunizations that may protect your child from contracting a serious life altering illness or disease. If there is a problem, your child’s primary care provider can often treat it effectively before it negatively impacts health. Read more
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Useful tips to help you achieve your weight loss goals
Is losing weight one of your New Year’s resolutions? Here are some helpful weight loss tips from Brittany Thorpe, MS, registered dietitian with Northern Arizona Healthcare. Diets don’t often work […] Read more
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Know the difference between the cold and flu
Influenza, or “the flu,” and the common cold are upper respiratory viruses which usually peak in the winter. Many people think the flu is just a really bad cold, but […] Read more
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The harmful effects of alcohol consumption
About six to 28 percent of American adults engage in risky or unhealthy alcohol use. Although some studies have shown health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption (such as with red […] Read more
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Causes and treatment for lower back pain
Low back pain is one of the most common reasons for a doctor’s office visit or trip to the emergency department. The vast majority of causes of low back pain […] Read more
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September is National Cholesterol Education Month
September is National Cholesterol Education Month and Sept. 29 is World Heart Day. These observances raise awareness about cardiovascular disease, cholesterol and stroke. Talk to your healthcare provider about appropriate screenings. […] Read more