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What doctors want patients to know about lifestyle medicine

Sep 18, 2026 | 10 Min Read
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about cardiac stress tests

A cardiac stress test is a key tool cardiologists use to detect heart disease early, assess symptoms and guide next steps for better long-term heart health.

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Chronic Diseases
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This 1-minute exercise may help lower blood pressure

No equipment. No gym. Just a wall. Wall sits are known for building lower-body endurance, but they also give your cardiovascular system a unique workout.

Prevention & Wellness
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What doctors want patients to know about heart failure

Heart failure can affect energy, breathing and daily life, but early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up can help people manage symptoms.

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Chronic Diseases
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You might be using sunscreen wrong

You might be making one of the most common sunscreen mistakes without even realizing it. Dermatologist Micah Brown, MD, shares the most common sunscreen errors.

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Margaretta Masse, MD, featured on "Health vs. Hype" AMA podcast
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5 Min Read

6 things patients should know about red light therapy

Does red light therapy really work for wrinkles, hair growth and to boost skin health? The latest "Health vs. Hype" episode explores the facts.

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What doctors want patients to know about Crohn's disease

Crohn's disease is a lifelong inflammatory condition that affects the digestive tract. Learn symptoms, treatments and when to seek care for Crohn’s disease.

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3 Min Read

Suffering from tech neck?

Spending hours looking at a phone, tablet, or computer can lead to "tech neck," which comes with stiffness, soreness, and reduced mobility. Learn simple stretches to combat “tech neck.”

Chronic Diseases
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What doctors want patients to know about preventing pickleball injuries

Many older adults have taken up pickleball. An Atlantic Health sports medicine physician details what to know about avoiding injuries.

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Tick check! Essential summer safety tips

Everyone worries about shark bites in the summer—but the real threat may be much smaller.

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