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

Doctor Rachel

Couch Potato Kids: All humans are physiologically designed to be active, and young people, at their physical peak, should be the most active at all. Last Thursday in my office I saw a strapping, healthy-looking 22-year old male who couldn’t attend school, get a job, or even look me in the eye because his social anxiety was so intense.

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Prostate Cancer: Unmasking the Risk and Reality

East Cary Family Physicians

It’s responsible for producing seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Regular Exercise: Engage in physical activity to maintain a healthy weight and overall well-being. Men often exhibit a certain stoicism when it comes to their health, occasionally avoiding necessary check-ups and overlooking early warning signs.

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How to Manage Prediabetes with Food (What Actually Works)

Vida Family Medicine

Its job is to transport sugar from your bloodstream to the cells that need it—like your brain, muscles, or liver. These changes support both your physical health and your mental well-being, and can often help prevent the need for medication. Small, sustainable changes that work with your body—not against it. Insulin resistance.

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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. What is my goal?

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How Does Diet Impact Prostate Health? What You Should Know

Dr. Michael Bazel

Located just below the bladder, it produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm. Exercise Regularly: Physical activity can reduce inflammation, improve hormone regulation, and support overall well-being. The prostate is a small gland that plays a significant role in male reproductive health.

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What to Expect Before, During, and after a Carotid Endarterectomy

Vascular Physician

Be sure to follow your health care provider's recommendations for physical activity restrictions and gradually reintroduce normal activities. Your healthcare provider will also schedule follow-up appointments and prescribe any new prescriptions you may need. It is also important to be aware of potential complications following your surgery.

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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% We all want to know how to stop fearing the future.