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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How Chronic Stress Affects the Body

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We all experience some level of stress at different points in our life. It’s unavoidable. For some people, the feeling is mild and fleeting. For others, the aftermath of trauma, emergency, grief, or other trigger can turn into chronic stress. It’s essential to understand how ongoing stress can negatively impact the body and permanently alter …

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New Year, Healthier You: Setting Realistic Wellness Goals for 2026

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Some New Year’s resolutions can be difficult to achieve because of cost, effort, or time required. Manageable, realistic wellness goals are the smart choice for 2026 and beyond. By making targeted, attainable resolutions, you create a sustainable framework for goals that can be easily achieved, which means you’re more likely to keep your resolutions when …

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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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Spotlight on Self-Care: Prioritize Mental Health AWARENESS

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Mental Health Awareness Month began was designed to bring attention to mental wellbeing. Millions of Americans live with mental health conditions that impact how they feel, think, live, and manage both the good days and challenging days of life. Though there is plenty of conversation about mental health and the importance of diagnosing and treating …

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Autumn Health & Wellness: Fall Into 6 Healthy Habits

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Maintaining good health and wellness takes deliberate effort and making choices for your body and mind are influenced by the season and weather. Autumn is an excellent time to fall into healthy habits, especially when colder temps and shorter days can make you want to hibernate. Here are some of the wellness areas to focus …

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

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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

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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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