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Annual physical exams are essential to maintaining your health. As part of preventive care, regular health exams are designed to detect potential problems before they start and to catch issues in their earliest stages before they get worse. When life gets busy, maintenance care such as annual physicals is often...
For most people, long-term weight-loss success is elusive, and it isn’t for lack of trying. Each year, 45 million Americans attempt to lose weight through dieting. The thing is, most do-it-yourself diets fail to provide lasting weight loss, and it isn’t your fault. Most people who do lose weight with a DIY...
Weight loss is more complex than simply eating less and moving more. Losing a meaningful amount of weight and keeping it off requires more than willpower and counting calories. That’s why one-size-fits-all, self-directed diets often fall short of providing long-term weight loss. Many people who go it alone struggle to...
The conflicting messages circulating about nutrition can make it challenging to know what to eat and what foods to avoid. As consumer awareness of the importance of eating a nutritious diet increases, more Americans are turning to nutrition to improve their health and overall well-being, and for good reason. A...
Chronic high blood pressure is not only dangerous, but it’s also deadly. Each year hypertension contributes to close to 650,000 deaths from heart disease in the United States. If you have high blood pressure, it’s crucial to see a health professional for evaluation and treatment to get it under control....
Boosting immunity is a top priority for Americans who want to stay healthy amid the outbreak of COVID-19, the serious respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus. While we don’t yet know how to fully prevent COVID-19, there are practical steps Americans can take to support optimal immune function. Immunity...
Carrying excess weight and Type 2 diabetes are twin epidemics that affect millions of Americans today. More than two-thirds of adults in the United States are overweight or obese, and weight issues are on the rise in children of all ages. Being overweight is more than a cosmetic issue though....
Routine physicals and wellness screenings play a key role in keeping you healthy throughout all phases of life. Taking the simple step of having a physical could save your life. Age-appropriate health screenings are a preventive health measure that should be a priority for every American. So why aren’t more...
People love the spring season because it’s a time for all things fresh and new. Spring means green leaves on the tree, fresh flowers springing up, and lush grass growth. That may make the world look beautiful — but it’s bad news if you have allergies. Fortunately, you can take...
Weight loss is difficult when you go it alone. Without the proper knowledge, guidance, and support, the chances of losing weight and keeping it off are slim. But there is hope if you’re struggling with your weight. Medically-supervised weight-loss programs are proven safe and effective. Find out how these programs...
The cold weather and dark days of winter can tempt you to stay bundled up at home, but if you have arthritis, this could be an invitation to more pain and misery. When you’re not active, arthritis stiffness exacerbates. Your range of motion shrinks more. Exercise increases your energy levels...