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Should I be worried about Diabetes?
Diabetes is an increasingly common disease in which an individual's blood sugar becomes elevated over a prolonged period of time. Your blood...
Learn how exercise and physical activity can help you live a healthier life.
Get Active to Stay Healthy Make the move to get more from life. Start enjoying the benefits of a healthy, active lifestyle. Take the first...
When do I need help? Moving Past Depression
Get the truth about depression. Depression in older adults is common, but it is not a normal part of aging. The fact is depression is a serious...
What you need to know about the flu vaccine and who should get them
The beginning of fall marks the start of flu season and a reminder to get your annual flu vaccine. Adults 65 years and older can develop serious...
What is Life Care Planning?
All states have laws that allow us to make future health care treatment decisions now, so that if we become incapacitated and unable to make these...
5 things to know about Urinary Incontinence and how to gain freedom
What is Urinary Incontinence? Incontinence is loss of bladder control. Symptoms range from slight urine leakage to complete loss of control....
How to choose a healthcare plan that is right for you? 7 things to consider.
Medicare Health and Drug Plans have an Annual Enrollment Period that runs from Oct 15th- December 7th each year. Finding a plan can be confusing,...
What is an Annual Wellness Visit?
The Annual Wellness Visit, sometimes called the (AWV) is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a...
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of vision loss in working-age adults,1 affecting 7.7 million people worldwide. Southwest Medical Center...