Primary care doctors are on the front lines of healthcare, often the first entry point into the healthcare system for most patients. Think about it - whenever you are not feeling well, you don’t immediately make an appointment with a specialist. Partly because you don’t know which doctor to see, but mostly because you likely need a primary care doctor’s care. Primary care doctors serve to be your first point of contact and health care coordinator, managing all your health concerns and ... [Read More]
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The Importance of Preventive Care
You’ve probably heard of the expression “an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.” This is very true in matters of health. Preventive care encompasses a range of services provided by primary care doctors, based on the patient’s baseline health status and risks. The goal is to prevent disease and help patients live longer. Vaccines and immunizations, annual physicals and wellness visits, and counseling on weight loss, sleep and making better lifestyle choices are examples of ... [Read More]
Reasons To Get A Cardiac Test
There are many tests used to measure cardiac function. Among the most common cardiac assessment tools are the echocardiogram, cardiac stress test, and Holter monitor. An echocardiogram is used to evaluate the size of the heart chambers and check for a thickening of the walls. A cardiac stress test monitors breathing and blood pressure while the heart is at rest and during exercise. During the test, you’ll get on a treadmill or stationary bike (radioactive dye may be used to visualize blood ... [Read More]
Importance of Cardiac Testing for Patients with Diabetes
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people living with diabetes are twice more likely to have a heart attack compared to those who have no blood sugar problems. This is because over time, when blood sugar levels are left uncontrolled, these can cause damage to the blood vessels in the heart. Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with diabetes or living with it for years, you need to work closely with your internal medicine physician, who will help you ... [Read More]
Weight Loss Tips: A Guide for Successful Weight Loss
Everyone knows that diet modification and exercise are critical to weight loss. Despite this, many still struggle with losing weight and keeping it off. While eating healthy and exercising daily are not negligible and benefit overall health, it’s not easy to keep up with them. Weight management is a very complex issue. It goes without saying that the help of a weight loss specialist offers invaluable benefits and increases your chances of success. Why Weight Loss is Challenging The problem ... [Read More]
