Sun Safety: 6 Tips for the Hottest Days and Beyond

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Summertime calls for serious sun safety, but this isn’t the only time of year your skin can be overexposed to dangerous ultraviolet (UV) radiation. It’s important to recognize that the sun isn’t only responsible for warming your skin, but can do damage to health and well-being too. To protect yourself and your family, follow these …

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Wellness Participation: Fast Facts About Digital Health

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Digital health has been evolving for generations, and it is now a recognized concept in healthcare. The developments among these integrated technologies augment the delivery of quality, timely healthcare for patients. Here is what you need to know about the generic term of “digital health” and how it encompasses so many elements of modern technology …

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Catch Health Issues Early with Preventive Screenings

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When you are feeling healthy, scheduling a medical check-up can feel like an unnecessary obligation. It might also seem excessive to schedule preventive screenings when your body shows no signs of any problems. The reality is that health issues can arise without any obvious symptoms, and only preventive screenings can identify problematic markers of illness …

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Annual Wellness Visits at Every Age

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Parents take their kids to see the pediatrician annually for growth checks, physicals, and vaccinations but, once people reach adulthood, the recipe changes a little. While it may be easy to let annual wellness visits lapse because school, work, and family make for a busy life, a regular check-in with your primary care provider can …

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Seasonal Allergies or Something More?

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When your immune system has a reaction to airborne allergens like pollen, this is considered a sign of seasonal allergies. Symptoms, though, can mimic other health conditions which means self-medicating with over-the-counter remedies might not always fully target what’s going on and could be problematic if you’re attempting to treat the wrong condition. It’s important …

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5 Health Issues That Improve with Exercise

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Exercise is often one of the first activities that fall by the wayside when a person is dealing with a chronic condition or managing an unexpected diagnosis. However, sticking with a preventive care plan to move your body regularly can actually help improve some health issues while minimizing the side effects of certain chronic conditions. …

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Travel Health Tips for the Holidays

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The holidays are bright and beautiful, but they can also be full of health challenges, whether you come down with an illness or are managing a chronic medical condition. As you visit loved ones far and near, do what you can to observe these travel health tips to keep yourself safe and healthy so you …

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The Top 10 Health Screenings Every Adult Should Have

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Health screenings are an essential part of preventive medicine. Scans and tests can identify problematic markers, which enables me as your doctor to look for other signs or symptoms of illness or disease. Many patients are unhappy being asked to take time to get a blood test or scan, but should there be an alarming …

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Important Ways to Support Prostate Health

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When a man develops certain symptoms such as frequent urination, pelvic discomfort, trouble starting or stopping urination, changes in urinary habits, and pelvic pain, they can signify a problem with prostate health. Ideally, you see your doctor regularly for prostate health check-ups and preventive care to tend to your overall health so potential prostate problems …

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Protecting Children’s Eye Health and Safety

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There are many ways to protect children’s eye health and safety. During Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month, remind yourself of how to prioritize vision, eye care, and screen time. If you have questions about your child’s eyes or suspect they may have an infection or problem, visit me, Dr. Maria Swetech, to find out …

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