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Public Health

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7 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about stopping catastrophic thoughts

When catastrophic thinking sets in, you might feel as though everything is unravelling—ruined. A psychiatrist shares how to stop catastrophizing.
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Public Health

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4 MIN READ

Only 1 in 3 patients is active enough. Here’s how to help.

Physical inactivity can lead to obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Learn how to get more patients moving more often.
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Hypertension

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8 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about kidney disease prevention

Kidney disease can be prevented, and even reversed in its early stages. An endocrinologist shares necessary steps to take to protect your kidneys.

Public Health

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26 MIN READ

Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.

Public Health

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25 MIN READ

Obesity, weight loss treatments, set point theory & more with Fatima Cody Stanford, MD, MPH [Podcast]

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about redefining obesity as a brain disease rather than a consequence of poor health choices.
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Public Health

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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about long COVID-19 brain fog

While brain fog is not a medical term, it is one of long COVID’s most misunderstood symptoms. Three physicians share how to manage brain fog.
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Hypertension

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9 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about heart-disease prevention

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. But it doesn’t have to be. That’s why knowing the steps for preventing heart disease is key.
Steven Lome, DO

Hypertension

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10 MIN READ

Q&A: How this cardiologist raced 13.1 miles—and saved 2 lives

Steven Lome, DO, didn’t think his skills as a cardiologist would be used running a half marathon, but they were when two racers had heart attacks.
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Public Health

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10 MIN READ

What doctors wish patients knew about healthy running

Running is a great way to get fit, but it can put a strain on your body. Two physician runners detail steps to take when running to improve health.

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