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A Comprehensive Guide to CT-Angiogram of the Heart-Part 1

Rao Doctor

By providing high-resolution images of the heart’s blood vessels, a CT-angiogram helps clinicians identify blockages, narrowing, or other anatomical abnormalities that may impede circulation and lead to cardiovascular events. It also offers improved speed and accuracy, making it a preferred choice for many healthcare providers.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

A recent study offers recommendations on how to balance weight loss goals and bone health concerns in weight management programs for older adults. Interventions should also take into account a patient’s motivation and preferences, any comorbidities they have, and their current diet and physical activity levels.

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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Getting the facts straight on some common blood pressure management myths can help you take control of your heart health. The best way to know if your levels fall into the unhealthy range is to get your healthcare provider to check your blood pressure regularly. Maintaining healthy blood pressure levels is essential for heart health.

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Underneath

StorytellERdoc

He was a few years shy of middle-age and appeared to be in good physical shape. Between coughs, he managed to give me a faint smile. Even without doing my physical exam, I suspected he might be suffering from a community-acquired pneumonia. Sir," I said, touching his shoulder, "I'm going to perform a physical exam now."

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. The Stress Response and Blood Pressure Management Stressful situations send your body into fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits.

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

Focusing on these broader indicators provides a more accurate picture of your health and helps you make lasting changes that truly benefit your well-being. This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. But this mindset can lead to dangerous behaviors.

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Our Anxiety Epidemic: How to Stop Fearing the Future

Priority Physicians

Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% Tips to Manage Anxiety If anxieties disable your daily life, discuss the situation with your direct primary care doctor. But in the meantime, we have a few tips that may help you manage anticipatory anxiety. Can we learn how to stop fearing the future?