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What doctors wish patients knew about taking naps

Aug 22, 2025 | 10 Min Read
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10 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about snoring

About 25% to 50% of adults snore regularly. But it can be more than just a nuisance for your bed partner. A sleep medicine physician shares 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 misophonia

Everyday sounds such as chewing gum or typing can be impairing to patients with misophonia. Two physicians share more about this little-known condition.

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Behavioral Health
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12 Min Read

What doctors wish patients knew about getting a vasectomy

More men in the U.S. are opting for a vasectomy with rates increasing by more than one-quarter. Three urologists share more about getting a vasectomy.

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Population Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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What doctors wish patients knew about vertigo

Vertigo is often thought of as a condition that a person just has to live with, but that isn’t the case. Three physicians share more about vertigo.

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

What doctors wish patients knew about sickle cell disease

From debilitating pain crises to organ damage, sickle cell anemia takes a toll, but there are promising treatments. Two hematologists share more.

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Population Health
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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
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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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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™