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High blood pressure can hurt more than your heart
You probably know that undiagnosed, untreated, and poorly controlled high blood pressure can increase your risk of cardiovascular problems including angina (chest pain), heart failure, and heart attack. What you... Read More
Are you at an increased risk for skin cancer?
While anyone can be at risk for developing skin cancer, even people with naturally darker skin tones, some factors may put you at an increased risk for this disease. By... Read More
Steps to Help You Better Manage Multiple Chronic Medical Conditions
If you’re living with multiple chronic medical conditions, you’re not alone. A recent study found that more than 40% of Americans have at least one chronic health problem, such as... Read More
Pap or HPV test? What to know about cervical cancer screening
When it comes to screening for cervical cancer, you may be confused by recent articles about changing screening guidelines. Because each woman’s situation and risk factors are unique, your first... Read More
Medical Privacy: How to Keep Your Medical Information Safer
Medical privacy made front page news several times in 2015 and 2016 as hackers gained access to more than 112 million medical records from health insurers, hospitals, state health departments,... Read More
How to protect your heart during breast cancer treatment
Like all types of medical care, treatment for breast cancer comes with both benefits and risks. Earlier this year, a scientific statement published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation... Read More
Why exercise is important for breast cancer survivors
For breast cancer survivors, getting regular exercise has several important health benefits, from lessening fatigue and the side effects that can accompany treatment to lowering the risk of the cancer... Read More
Answers to the top questions about lymphoma (Part 1)
To help you learn more about lymphoma, which affects both children and adults, this is the first of two blog posts that will answer the top questions about this disease.... Read More
What are the health benefits of a plant-based diet?
A growing number of people are choosing to eat a plant-based diet. Some make the switch because of concerns about the environmental impact of greenhouse gasses and water and land... Read More
What is concierge medicine?
Imagine having direct access to your primary care physician, 24/7 access to care, same-day appointments, and highly-personalized comprehensive care. Concierge medicine offers all these advantages and more. This tailored form... Read More