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4 Min Read

6 things doctors wish patients knew about better nutrition

Even with anti-obesity medications such as Wegovy or Ozempic, following proper eating patterns can help reduce risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes and more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about Medicare physician payment

Medicare physician payment is not keeping up with inflation. This has repercussions for patients’ access to care. Learn more with the AMA.

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Medicare & Medicaid
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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11 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about the deadly risk of stroke

During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms early. Two physicians share more.

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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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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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Prevention & Wellness
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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Prevention & Wellness
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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8 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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Prevention & Wellness
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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Chronic Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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10 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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3 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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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™