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An Escape Fire for Healthcare

Noreta Family Medicine

An Escape Fire for Healthcare I recently watched a film, called “ Escape Fire: The Fight to Rescue American Healthcare, ” a 2012 documentary about how the priorities in the US healthcare system are focused on increasing revenue, instead of on goals that improve health, like preventive care. minutes long.

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Why is sleep so important for your health?

Vida Family Medicine

Some are related to poor sleep habits, others are the result of medical conditions that require intervention. Certain medications such as stimulants, steroids, and others can also contribute to sleep onset insomnia. Medications and substance use commonly disrupts sleep architecture, as do certain health conditions as listed above.