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Ask the Doctor: Is It Okay to Delay Routine Medical Care?

At the beginning of the pandemic, most routine health care visits were cancelled to preserve health care supplies and limit the spread of coronavirus. But what’s the downside to putting off routine health care?

Primary Care

Superfood of the Month: Zucchini

Delicious zucchini squash is rich in antioxidants, fiber and water - all things good for your health.

Healthy Living

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Five Ways to Protect Your Heart

Do these five things every day to help minimize your risk of having heart disease, or if you already have heart disease, to help lower that burden.

Heart & Vascular

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What Diet and Fitness Plan is Best for Me?

There are so many diet and fitness trends out there, it can be hard to know which approach is best.

Weight Loss

Superfood of the Month: Cabbage

Cabbage provides unique health benefits and comes in many varieties. Savoy, spring greens, green, red and white cabbages are the most common types found in grocery stores.

Healthy Living

Superfood of the Month: Garlic

For thousands of years, ancient cultures, including Chinese, Egyptian, and Roman civilizations, used garlic as a medical treatment because of its numerous health benefits.

Healthy Living

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How Genetics Impacts Your Heart Health

Adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle can overcome genetic predispositions and pave the way for a longer, healthier life.

Heart & Vascular

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Women and Stroke

In addition to general risk factors, such as family history, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, lack of exercise and being overweight, women are faced with additional hormone-related risk factors for stroke.

Heart & Vascular

A Fresh Take on the Southern Diet

From fried chicken to buttery biscuits, there’s no denying that Southern cuisine can make your taste buds do a happy dance. But let’s be honest—sometimes that dance can turn into a stumble and take a toll on your health.

Primary Care

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Protect Your Peepers

Protecting your eyes is essential for maintaining good vision and overall eye health. Here are six of the most important things you can do.

Primary Care

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5 Myths About Heart Disease

Knowing the facts about heart disease can help you proactively take steps to maintain your heart health. Here are five common myths about heart disease—and the facts that debunk them.

Heart & Vascular

Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Despite what you've heard, cholesterol isn't all bad. But having too much cholesterol in your bloodstream can lead to serious problems, including heart attack and stroke. So, what's the right amount of cholesterol?

Primary Care

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