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Alcohol Free for Five Years Today

Mere Mortal MD

Laura said something in the interview about freedom, which I later read in her book I bought online that very same day. Usually when I set my mind to something—say, like going to medical school at the age of 35—I made it happen. After reading Laura’s book I joined her online sobriety support group, The Luckiest Club.

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. Typically, it includes a full review of your medical history, a physical examination, and a conversation about lifestyle, medications, and future health goals. What Is a Primary Care Visit? Absolutely.

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FREE Physician Retreat Book

Pamela Wible MD

In fact, your medical career can cause both physical and mental illness (especially for empaths). An unfulfilling career impacts your mood, relationships, and longevity, increasing your risk for heart disease, autoimmune conditions, cancer—even suicide. Chronic disillusionment doesn’t just sap your joy; it leads to chronic disease.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. If your cycle is irregular or the appointment took months to book, your clinic may advise keeping the appointment, depending on your symptoms and flow.

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Attachment theory: What people get wrong about pop psychology's latest trend for explaining relationships

Medical Xpress

In magazines and books, in the news, on social media and in our conversations with each other. Attachment theory is almost everywhere.

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Discover Direct Primary Care: An Excellent Choice for Uninsured, Underinsured, and High Deductible Health Plan Holders - Detroit and Royal Oak

Plum Health

Plum Health DPC has a primary care solution designed just for you: Embrace the Benefits of Direct Primary Care Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model that emphasizes a direct relationship between patient and doctor. Always consult with a healthcare professional for any medical condition or health concern.

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Episode 262: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 18 – Remedying Health Inequities Driven by the Carceral System

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Correctional officers act as gatekeepers, deciding who does and does not need medical care. This means that people who are incarcerated are often not believed when they say they need medical care. Basic Books, 2022. Caste (Oprah’s Book Club): The origins of our discontents. Roberts, Dorothy. Wilkerson, Isabel.