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Influence of social determinants of health and emotional health factors on female sexual health [Women's health]

Annals of Family Medicine

Persistent and distressful sexual problems are defined as female sexual dysfunction (FSD),, which can increase the risk of physical and emotional health problems. However, SDOH variables such as marital status, education level, transportation and housing did not show significant impact. and 250 had an FSDS ≥11.

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Examining mobility patterns and social health of older Canadians living at home to inform decision aids about housing [Social determinants and vulnerable populations]

Annals of Family Medicine

GPS shows the means of transportation was mostly car (n=9) and walking (n=5), while 2 participants used the bus. The average distance travelled per person was 186.9 km (±130.4), and average per day was 16.8 km (±29.8). Daily journals showed that participants typically travelled alone.

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Why are So Many Teens and 20-Somethings Today Anxiety-Ridden?

Doctor Rachel

I am a family practice doc who sees teens and 20-somethings daily in my practice. The lack of religious and social community, the loss of family farms, and the increasing isolation of our nuclear families create environments which are less friendly to the happiness and relaxation of teens and adults alike. In the U.S.,

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

At East Cary Family Physicians , we believe that awareness is the first step in managing your health effectively. It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Family History: A family history of prostate cancer can significantly increase your risk.

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How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Vida Family Medicine

At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. Its job is to transport sugar from your bloodstream to the cells that need it—like your brain, muscles, or liver. Small, sustainable changes that work with your body—not against it.

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What to know about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Blood pressure is the pressure of blood “pushing against the walls of your arteries” As blood rushes from your heart to other organs, it helps to replenish nutrients and transport oxygen. Too low of a blood pressure could be fatal for these organs and on the flip side, too high of a blood pressure is also fatal.

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Our Anxiety Epidemic: How to Stop Fearing the Future

Priority Physicians

Many of us know where our meals come from, have sufficient clothing, enjoy roofs over our heads, access heating and air conditioning, use reliable transportation, and receive effective medications. Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% So why is the general population so anxious? Reach out anytime.