Is Memory Loss Always a Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease?

By Dr. Maria Swetech

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Memory loss without dementia is not uncommon. Hormonally, women can experience temporary memory problems during perimenopause and menopause. Seniors can become forgetful as they enjoy decade after decade of life. Chronic stress, traumatic brain injury, substance abuse, and side effects of medications can also impact memory. There is, however, memory loss that worsens and becomes …

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Brush Up on Bone Health

By Dr. Maria Swetech

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Bone health matters every decade, but with aging comes a natural loss of bone density. How you treat your body in your youth impacts the health of your bones in middle age and beyond. It is possible to strengthen bone health and reduce bone thinning and bone loss. Some of my patients have increased complications …

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Wellness Mystery: Is It a Migraine or a Headache?

By Dr. Maria Swetech

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Pressure or pain in your head could be a headache or it could be a migraine. How do you know? A doctor experienced in the diagnosis of this health ailment is your best resource for figuring out what’s going on, why it’s happening, getting relief, and putting a stop to future episodes, if possible. June …

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Chronic Conditions: Get Through Spring Eczema Flare-Ups

By Dr. Maria Swetech

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Spring is a season that plenty of people look forward to, except maybe those who suffer from eczema. This chronic condition commonly poses flare-related challenges at this time of year and, as a dedicated family medicine physician, I want to highlight some topics that could bring you relief as your skin goes through the changing …

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Do You Have Symptoms of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

By Dr. Maria Swetech

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Many women struggle every month because of a painful menstrual cycle. For some women, though, the hurdles of their period are extreme because they are living with a chronic condition known as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This common endocrine disorder requires ongoing medical management to treat and stabilize, and the first step is an accurate …

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