American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘adult’
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The Importance of Vaccinations
Vaccinations are essential to personal and public health. They prevent the spread of contagious, dangerous, and deadly diseases.
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Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Lowing high blood pressure is possible with small lifestyle changes.
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Kegel Exercises for Your Pelvic Muscles
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).
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What do I need in my first aid kit?
A well-prepared first aid kit is an important tool in treating minor injuries that commonly occur at home and when…
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Interstitial Cystitis
Interstitial cystitis is chronic inflammation of the bladder.
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Kidney Stones
Your body removes waste through urine that’s made in your kidneys. When waste doesn’t properly leave your kidneys, it can…
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Risks and Benefits of Common Prostate Cancer Treatments
Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Treatment options include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy,…
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Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
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Nourish Your Brain
A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body. Many of the things you do to keep your…
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Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometrial hyperplasia is a condition in which the endometrium (lining of the uterus) is abnormally thick. There are four types…
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Genetic Testing: What You Should Know
Genes are found in chromosomes and are made up of DNA. We inherit genes from our parents. Our gene structure…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men…
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Chronic Pain Medicines
Chronic pain can last from 3 months to many years. Medicines to treat it include pain relievers, antidepressants, and…
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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck.
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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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Food and Activity Journal
Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life.
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Balancing Work and Caregiving
Caring for a loved one while working outside the home can be a challenging balancing act. Talk to your employer,…
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Therapy and Counseling
Professional therapy and counseling can improve your mental wellness.
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Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist.
