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Sad young child tending to an injury after a fall from a bike
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7 Min Read

What doctors want parents to know about fall prevention for kids

Rabia Nagda, MD, of Texas Children’s Pediatrics, emphasizes that every environment where kids spend time should be built with fall risk in mind.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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14 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about increasing physical activity

Physical activity can reverse prediabetes, lower BP, relieve stress and help with healthy aging. Three physicians share what patients should keep in mind.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about strep throat

What is causing that sore throat? It could be strep, and it needs to be treated the right way. Two Ochsner Health physicians share more about strep throat.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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6 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about end-of-life care planning

Susan E. Nelson, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains how advance directives ensure care reflects patients’ wishes and ease decision-making for loved ones.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about cutting down on screen time

Too much time with smartphones or TVs can do harm. Two physicians share tips on how to cut screen time before it turns toxic.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Smiling woman stretches before a workout
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9 Min Read

What doctors want older adults to know about physical activity

From aerobics to balance workouts for seniors, it’s key to find a physical activity that works as you age. Two Northwell Health physicians share more. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Sleeping person
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12 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about sleep apnea

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed but is highly treatable. Three sleep physicians explain how early recognition can protect long-term health. 

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Young woman sitting in bed
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13 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about seasonal affective disorder

Seasonal affective disorder is more than just the winter blues. It is a form of depression linked to changing seasons. Two psychiatrists share more.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
Magnifying glass over veins in a leg
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8 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about chronic venous insufficiency

From swelling to varicose veins, Charles Leithead, MD, of Ochsner Health, explains why patients should not ignore signs of chronic venous insufficiency.

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Population Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™