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Senior Treasures 30 Years with Her Primary Care Physician
Helen Bishop, 90, has spent a third of her life with the same primary care provider, building a relationship of respect and trust between doctor and patient.
Why Aren’t More Older Adults Getting the RSV Vaccine?
RSV tends to be just as serious an illness as flu for older adults, yet not many people are aware of it.
What Do Common Blood Tests Reveal About Your Health?
An annual physical exam typically includes bloodwork. Learn more about routine blood tests, what they measure and why they are important.
Don't Fudge the Facts When You Visit Your Doctor
Honesty is the best policy, particularly when having a conversation with your doctor. Being truthful about your lifestyle is essential for your health and safety.
Fingers Turn Blue or White When Cold? It Could be Raynaud’s
Do your fingers and toes change color or become painful when exposed to the cold? You could have a common vascular condition known as Raynaud’s syndrome.
5 Conditions Regular Check-Ups in Your 20s & 30s Can Prevent
Routine primary care in your 20s, 30s and beyond is the best way to catch problems early, and potentially prevent diseases from developing in the first place.
The Unexpected Benefits of Primary Care
It’s easy to overlook annual visits to a doctor when you’re healthy and in your 20s. But spending time each year with a clinician who monitors subtle changes could greatly impact the course of chronic illness or disease decades later.
The Other Annual Visit Women Can’t Afford to Miss
Most women understand the value of seeing an OB/GYN every year. Learn why a woman’s health involves much more than her gynecologic health.