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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about their family health history

Family health history is a big predictor of overall health risk. An Atlantic Health System physician discusses what to know about family health history.

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

What doctors want patients to know about social drivers of health

80% of what affects health outcomes happens outside of the health care setting. Three physicians share more.

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Optimal Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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11 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know about type 2 diabetes prevention

A prediabetes diagnosis or family history doesn’t mean type 2 diabetes is inevitable. A family physician shares advice on preventing type 2 diabetes.

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

Top health tips your family physician wants you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from family physicians that can help patients and their families lead happier, healthier lives.

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

What doctors want patients to know about proper ear care

Taking care of your ears helps reduce ear infections and prevent hearing loss. Two otolaryngologists share what to keep in mind.

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

Top health tips infectious diseases physicians want you to know

Check out this helpful and informative advice from infectious diseases physicians that can help patients protect themselves from viruses and bacteria.

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

7 steps women should follow to improve blood pressure control

Learn from AMA member physicians about what women should keep in mind to lower their blood pressure and reduce their risk for heart disease.

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

What doctors want patients to know about loneliness and health

There’s a rise in loneliness, especially among younger people. Two psychiatrists share why loneliness is a public health issue and how to overcome it.

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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™
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7 Min Read

What doctors want patients to know 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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Behavioral Health
What Doctors Want Patients to Know™