Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / December 3, 2024
In this age of social media influence and the ability to Google or YouTube just about anything, our society is awash in misinformation. Many viral trends are relatively harmless (soaking your feet in mouthwash, anyone?), but some carry the risk of significant negative effects. This month, in recognition of National Health Skin Month, we want […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / November 14, 2024
For many people, the answer may be yes. Diabetes is a chronic health condition that impacts how your body breaks down food into energy, and is caused by the body’s inability to create or use its own insulin. And while type 2 diabetes cases are on the rise in the United States, what’s even more […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / October 28, 2024
During this spooky season of just-for-fun frights, we want to discuss a pervasive fear among our Arizona communities that can have serious implications. For some people, the thought of seeing a doctor can cause feelings of anxiety or dread. In fact, it’s estimated that almost half of adults in the United States feel anxious before […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / October 17, 2024
Did you know that about 1 in 4 adults in the United States experience mental illness each year? Despite how common it is, there remains an unfortunate stigma surrounding mental illness and those who experience it. For much of history, mental illnesses have been poorly understood, and often seen as a sign of personal weakness. […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / September 23, 2024
We’ve got fall on our minds this month, but we’re not talking about pumpkins, Halloween, or apples. Instead, we’d like to talk about fall prevention. Especially among adults aged 65 and older, falls are surprisingly common. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says that 1 in 4 older adults report they fall every […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / September 9, 2024
We spend a lot of our time with patients discussing nutrition and food. Not only do people tend to have questions about whether certain foods are appropriate for their current health situation, but we believe good nutrition is the building block for a healthy lifestyle and important to talk about. Some nutrition advice is appropriate […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / August 26, 2024
Similar to any other topic of hot debate, if you ask someone about their thoughts on immunizations, you’re likely hear a strong opinion. And from information being published online, and also the questions and comments we hear about vaccinations in Fountain Hills from our patients and their families, we know that there is a lot […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / August 13, 2024
Along with the impressive medical advances that the United States has seen over the last few decades, one unfortunate trend has grown and gained worldwide attention. Prescription drug abuse and overdose have shown upward trends since the 1990s, largely thanks to the increase in opioid prescription and use. An overdose occurs when someone takes more […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / July 24, 2024
Are you tired of the treadmill yet? Are indoor workouts starting to feel a little stifling? After months of exercising inside because soaring temperatures have driven Arizonans away from the outdoors, it’s only natural to start to feel a little stir-crazy. If you’re itching to get on the nature trails or running paths again, can […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / July 10, 2024
Let’s take a moment to appreciate our eyes – they allow us to experience so much joy and fulfillment, and without them functioning well, many of us would quite literally be lost. And considering their importance in our wellbeing, how often do you think about maintaining good eye health? Unfortunately, like many crucial parts of […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / June 25, 2024
The pounding. The ache. The throbbing. The piercing. No matter how you characterize your headache pain, it’s never fun and you just want it to go away. And you’re not alone, considering that nearly 96% of people experience headaches at some point in their lives. If your instinct is to reach for the pain reliever […]
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Fountain Hills ERLatest BlogBy Admin / June 10, 2024
We often hear from our senior citizen patients about the fitness activities they used to do but can’t anymore. And while it can be true that certain physical activities such as running, playing high-impact sports, or hiking steep inclines aren’t as feasible for many seniors, there are plenty of other ways to practice physical fitness […]
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