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Why Exercise is Key to Bone Health: An Orthopedic Doctor Weighs In
Staying active helps maintain joint flexibility and balance, promotes better posture and strengthens bones.
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Giving While Living: Fast Facts About Living Organ Donors
By renewing our driver’s license at the DMV, most of us are aware of the process of registering to become an organ donor should the worst come to pass. But there is another group of organ donors — living donors — who are helping relatives, friends and even strangers by donating a kidney or part of their liver. Living donors who choose to give a kidney — the most commonly donated organ — can live a full life with the remaining kidney.
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Five Overlooked Screenings You Should Include on Your Preventive Care Checklist
Many people reserve visits to the doctor for times when they’re sick — but if you aren’t proactive about your health, you could be missing out on important preventive care from your physician.
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What is a Medicare Annual Wellness Visit?
The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is an annual prevention-focused visit between a patient and a primary care physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. The visit is offered at no charge to the patient.
These visits allow you to discuss with your provider information about your health status, set shared goals, and identify any gaps in care.