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  • The Factors of Effective Weight Loss

    The Factors of Effective Weight Loss

    Drilling Down on Why the Journey to Achieving Ideal Body Mass Index is Not One Size Fits All Kim Gafford became an emotional eater after her father died when she was just eight years old. Her weight was a problem by age 12— and it continued to climb— until she reached 325 pounds. When she…

  • Pop Quiz: Is It Chronic Cough Due to Allergies, or Something Else?

    Pop Quiz: Is It Chronic Cough Due to Allergies, or Something Else?

    Get to the Bottom of Your Chronic Cough By Answering these Questions Most people don’t consider a little cough something that is serious enough to see the doctor about.  However, once the cough sticks around for a few weeks, most people start to get concerned.  If you’ve got a chronic cough, take our quiz below…

  • Stepping Up the Focus on Teen Pregnancy Prevention

    Advocates Say Teen Pregnancy is a Social Issue that Impacts All of Us— Not Just Parents and Teens Raising awareness about teen pregnancy prevention is spotlighted in May, but for devoted advocates, it is a year-round campaign.

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  • Diverticulosis or Diverticulitis

    Diverticulosis or Diverticulitis

    Diverticulitis is a disease that affects the GI tract, primarily the colon. It increases with age, especially after age 40. There are many misnomers and misconceptions regarding this spectrum of disease and hopefully this helps to shed some light on them. Little pouches spring out from the walls of the colon due to high pressure…

  • Common Myths Regarding Oral Health

    Common Myths Regarding Oral Health

    Oral health is of the utmost importance, but unfortunately, many people don’t understand the link between oral health and overall health. Our mouths are the gateway to our bodies, and the mouth can serve as a window into a person’s overall health. Make sure you understand the truth behind these common myths about oral health…

  • Annual Wellness Visit Provides Comprehensive Screening

    Annual Wellness Visit Provides Comprehensive Screening

    Your yearly physical is an important part of your health care regimen, but that’s not the end of your responsibility to yourself. It’s not a comprehensive evaluation. That’s where we come in. When you visit our office for an Annual Wellness Visit (AWV), you receive a 41-point detailed written report that you can use to…

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