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June 19, 2024
Having a trusted relationship with a primary care provider is key to achieving and sustaining good health. But finding an available appointment on a day and time that is convenient for you can be cha...
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January 17, 2024
By MedStar Team
Whether you have a chronic disease that you’re managing through food or you’re trying to lose weight by watching what you eat, it can be harder to stick to a healthy diet over winter. Overeating is c...
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January 05, 2024
It’s no secret that obesity is an epidemic in the U.S. However, many patients and providers don’t realize that obesity is a chronic disease—it’s not a reflection of a person’s work ethic, personality...
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December 20, 2023
By Billie J. Baldwin, MA, MSW, LCSW-C
The holiday season can be a wonderful celebratory time, but can also be a source of sadness, stress, and frustration. Expectations to spend time, money, and energy can feel daunting. Pressure to do t...
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November 24, 2023
People are living longer across the globe. In fact, the World Health Organization estimates that 1 in 6 people will be 60 or older by 2030. With age comes wisdom, confidence and, sometimes, constipat...
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November 10, 2023
“Cold season” means more than a bitter breeze. Chilly weather is a prime time to catch a cold. From minor sniffles to major sickness, occurrences of these respiratory illnesses rise as temperatures fa...
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November 08, 2023
Lung cancer remains one of the most prevalent cancers in the United States, and unfortunately, it’s also one of the deadliest types. That’s because it’s often undiagnosed until later...