Heart Month – Women at Risk

February is American Heart Month, and not just because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Since 1963 medical organizations like the American Heart Association have been promoting healthy heart behaviors and educating the public on the risk factors for heart disease. This year, the motivational force behind Heart Month and the Go Red for [...]

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On February 8th, 2011, posted in: Blog, Women's Health by

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Are Concierge Doctors Making Prescriptions Safer?

The foundation of any concierge medical practice is prevention. Preventative medicine is a powerful tool, which often allows chronic conditions to be caught before symptoms appear, lower risk factors for illness, and  decreased  amount s of medications a patients may need.. Additionally, according to Concierge Medicine Today, preventative measures are categorically reducing the reliance that [...]

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On February 4th, 2011, posted in: Blog by

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Back Pain Prevention – Stretching and Strength

Back pain is the second most common reason for adults to visit their primary care physician. Over 31 million Americans experience back pain, and 50% of all working Americans will have symptoms of back pain at least once every year. Back problems are the single, greatest reason for adults to call in sick to work, [...]

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