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From tips on managing chronic conditions to preventative care strategies, improve your overall health with our primary care insights.

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February 16, 2022/Primary Care

What You Should Know About Fasting Before a Blood Test

A Q&A to prep for your fasting blood test

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February 4, 2022/Primary Care

What’s the Placebo Effect?

The placebo effect suggests your mind can be as powerful in some cases as the treatment itself

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January 24, 2022/Primary Care

What Happens When a Mosquito Bite Gets Infected?

Learn the proper care and when to seek help after you’ve scratched a bit too much

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January 17, 2022/Primary Care

What Is a Primary Care Provider?

This type of provider is often your first stop for care

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December 29, 2021/Primary Care

CBD Oil — Are the Benefits Claimed Too Good To Be True?

Studies suggest CBD has wide-ranging benefits, but there’s a catch or two

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December 3, 2021/Primary Care

Do You Really Lose Most of Your Body’s Heat Through Your Head?

Some heat escapes if you don’t wear a hat, but it’s not as much as you might think

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December 1, 2021/Skin Care & Beauty

What Is Hydrogen Peroxide Good For?

It’s a disinfectant, cleaner and stain fighter — here’s how to use it safely

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November 26, 2021/Sleep

9 Reasons You’re Always Feeling Tired

If you’re worn down and sluggish, it can be more than just feeling exhausted

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October 28, 2021/Primary Care

Can Milk Relieve the Pain from Spicy Food?

Why water doesn’t work and what to do instead

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October 27, 2021/Primary Care

How to Stop Bleeding in Small and Deep Cuts

Quick action and proper care can make a big difference

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