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What Metabolic Age Is (Plus How to Test and Improve Yours)

WebPillar 2: Exercise. Of course, movement is important for overall health. In terms of metabolic age, though, you’ll want to pay careful attention to exercises that build muscle mass. The …

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Health After 50: A Doctor’s Take on Aging and Staying Healthy

WebGood and bad. First, the bad news is that after 50, anything unhealthy you do can and will be held against you. The body has less buffer, less tolerance for nonsense. It will let you …

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The Importance and Management of Non-Fasting Glucose Levels

WebMinimizing glucose spikes has both long-term and short-term health benefits, such as: Mood stabilization. Increased energy. Improved ability to fight off infections. Better injury …

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Lifespan vs. Healthspan (And How to Boost Both)

WebWe often aim for longevity as the ultimate health goal, but there’s something equally — if not more — important than lifespan: healthspan.Today, we explore the differences …

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Should You Get a Genetics Test

WebThe Cleveland Clinic’s definition is a good one: “A DNA test (genetic testing) is a medical test that can identify mutations in your genes, chromosomes or proteins. These …

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5 Health Lessons for Kids (Plus When to Share Them)

WebWalk your talk. It bears repeating that aligning your actions and words is a powerful move when it comes to passing on health lessons to your kids. Create a calm eating …

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Functional Medicine

WebJupiter Concierge Family Practice, PA 2141 Alternate A1A South, Suite 200 Jupiter, FL 33477 Phone: (561) 743-0005

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Why You Feel Better With Less Sleep (Or Think You Do)

WebAs a physician, I have many repeat conversations with patients about certain aspects of health. One of those aspects is sleep. We have lots of questions about sleep because — …

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Functional vs. Conventional Medicine: What’s the Difference

WebConventional medicine takes an anatomical-symptomatic approach, while functional medicine takes a physiologic-metabolic-biochemical-genetic systems approach. That’s a …

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Number Needed to Treat (NNT) — Why Should You Care About …

WebNNT is reported as a number, and the lower the number, the better. Let’s take the following example: If a drug has an NNT of 10, it would take 10 people treated with the drug to …

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6 Dangers of Florida Beaches Pose to Your Health (and How to …

WebDehydration. It’s hard to overstate the importance of being hydrated, because every single function in your body depends upon appropriate levels of water. Thus, when you’re …

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Why Using a Nutritionist Could Be a Life-Saving Decision

WebThe four pillars of health — nutrition, sleep, exercise, and stress reduction — are the crucial components of life that we must care for in order to maintain our bodies in good order. …

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What Is an Executive Physical (And Do I Need One)

WebThe physical exam, often known as just a “physical,” is a non-urgent visit with your physician to check in on your overall health. It’s a proactive way to find out what’s going on in your …

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The Problems With Only Seeing Your Doctor Once Per Year

Web1. Age. Not everyone needs to see their physician three or four times per year. Adults under the age of 50 who are perfectly healthy can get away with a yearly doctor appointment, …

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The Benefits of Eating Dessert (Yes, We Said Benefits)

WebParticularly restrictive diets in which dessert is forbidden can cause stress and feelings of deprivation during a meal. Sensibly indulging in dessert — without guilt — can reduce …

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5 Outdated Medical Practices We Need to Replace

WebHere are five still-common but outdated medical practices I believe will disappear in the near future, along with what I think will replace them. 1. Traditional Chemotherapy. The …

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Red Flag Symptoms: When to Seek Care (and When to Relax)

WebRed Flag Symptom #2 — High Fever. Any temperature two degrees (Fahrenheit) higher than your average is a fever. For some adults, that could be 99.5 degrees; for others, …

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