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5 MIN READ

Patients can take these steps to lower their high blood pressure

Hypertension can be a silent killer. Learn what doctors wish patients knew about which changes to make to lower BP and why they matter.

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Hypertension
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about iron deficiency

One in three women under 50 is iron deficient. Learn more with the AMA on why that matters for your health and how to address it.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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13 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about which cold medicines work

Do cold medicines even work? What about other remedies? It depends. Two physicians clarify which cold medicines work and how to find relief.

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Population Care
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about Medicare annual wellness visits

Medicare annual wellness visits prioritize prevention. But don’t mistake them for annual physicals. Two physicians set out to clear up confusion.

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Medicare & Medicaid
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about the impact of caffeine

Caffeine can be part of a healthy diet for most people, but too much may pose a danger to your health. Three physicians share what to keep in mind.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Top health tips obesity medicine physicians want you to know

There’s more to treating obesity than healthy eating and physical activity. Check out this informative advice from obesity medicine physicians.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about scope of practice

Every health professional plays an essential role on the patient care team, but doctors must lead it. Learn why scope of practice matters to patients.

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Scope of Practice
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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4 MIN READ

Top health tips your psychiatrist wants you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from psychiatrists that can help patients improve their mental health and well-being.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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7 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about their family health history

Family health history is a big predictor of overall health risk. An Atlantic Health System physician discusses what to know about family health history.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™