Chronic diseases are conditions that require ongoing care, maintenance, and monitoring. Unlike acute or short-term conditions, like the cold or flu, chronic diseases last a long time. They can last several years and create limitations on quality of life. Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death and disability in developed countries such as the…
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What to Expect During Your Wellness Exam
The annual wellness exam, which is often also called an annual physical, is when your primary care physician (PCP) checks how well your mind and body are functioning. The exam focuses on disease prevention as well as addressing existing problems. The doctor will check your bloodwork, height, weight, and blood pressure. The wellness examination also…
Signs and Symptoms of Hypertension
If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, that means that you have high blood pressure. Blood pressure is the measure of the force of blood upon your blood vessel walls, and that pressure should be steady and normal – not too high or too low. Hypertension is called “the silent killer” because patients usually do…
Benefits to Seeing Your Primary Care Physician
If you do not have a primary care physician (PCP) – also called a general practitioner (GP) or a family doctor – chances are, seeking medical care may seem a bit impersonal. You may be in the habit of just going to the nearby urgent care clinic every time you have a bad cold or…
Is it safe to exercise if you have asthma?
If you are an adult or an older child with asthma, you by now understand your limitations and have set realistic goals regarding your health, exercise and wellness routines. You aren’t letting asthma slow you down. But what about adults or parents of children who have recently been diagnosed with asthma? For them, there is…