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How To Advocate For Your Health: PCP For Life
May 30, 2022The importance of visiting your primary care physician for a check-up to advocate for your health is well understood. However, many people still avoid seeking all-important medical attention or put off obtaining prescription medication to help them deal with health complaints they have just come to accept. There could be a multitude of reasons for … Continue reading “How To Advocate For Your Health: PCP For Life”
801 Views Learn moreTaking Charge Of Your Health: What Does It Mean?
May 15, 2022Your health is one of the most important things in your life. If you want to live a healthy lifestyle, then you have to commit to do the things that will keep your body healthy. This is both from a medical standpoint, and from a mental one. For a lot of people, this means making … Continue reading “Taking Charge Of Your Health: What Does It Mean?”
819 Views Learn moreWhy Quarterly Visits To A PCP Are Required For Proactive Healthcare
November 30, 2021Everyone knows you should visit a primary care physician when you are experiencing poor health: That is pretty obvious. The frequency, however, with which you should see your primary care physician for proactive healthcare is another question. What are the benefits of visiting your PCP for proactive healthcare every quarter? Many people believe that they … Continue reading “Why Quarterly Visits To A PCP Are Required For Proactive Healthcare”
2977 Views Learn moreHow To Have A More Active Lifestyle: PCP For Life
October 15, 2021Regular exercise is directly associated with better health, so it’s important that you make a conscious effort to lead an active lifestyle. It can be tough to try and stay fit when you don’t have enough energy or motivation to ‘get up and go’, yet fortunately there are several simple tips and recommendations that can … Continue reading “How To Have A More Active Lifestyle: PCP For Life”
3621 Views Learn moreWhy Is Controlling Cholesterol Important?
March 15, 2021What Is Cholesterol? There are two types of cholesterol. The good kind is called HDL, and the bad kind is called LDL. Your body uses this waxy substance to build cells, make hormones, and digest fatty foods. However, but your liver makes enough of the right kind to suffice. The harmful kind clogs the arteries … Continue reading “Why Is Controlling Cholesterol Important?”
7188 Views Learn moreWhy You Should Control Your Blood Pressure: PCP For Life
December 29, 2020Hypertension, which is high blood pressure, is a condition that causes your heart to work extra to pump blood all over your body. Controlling your blood pressure is essential as many patients do not show symptoms even when they have high blood pressure. Today, we will look at specific reasons why it is essential to … Continue reading “Why You Should Control Your Blood Pressure: PCP For Life”
5115 Views Learn moreWhat You Need To Know About An Annual Wellness Visit: PCP For Life
November 30, 2020Every year, thousands of Medicare patients do not take advantage of an annual wellness visit. Most do not go through with it because they are not aware of what it really is. Today, we will look at what an annual wellness visit is so that you can understand why you may need it and how … Continue reading “What You Need To Know About An Annual Wellness Visit: PCP For Life”
6962 Views Learn moreWhat Is A Well-Women Exam And Why Do I Need One?: PCP For Life
October 15, 2020If you want to know what a well-women exam is, you are not alone! Many women often need the exam; however, they do not get one because they are not aware of it. Let’s take a look at what a well-women exam is and how it can benefit you or a loved one! What Happens … Continue reading “What Is A Well-Women Exam And Why Do I Need One?: PCP For Life”
14509 Views Learn moreWhat Does It Mean To Be Healthy?: PCP For Life, Primary Care Physician
September 15, 2020Have you ever wondered, “what does it really mean to be healthy?” or have someone do something that you felt was not healthy, but their opinion was otherwise? Physicians see this everyday, wherein a patient may feel they are healthy, but they may not be, or vice-versa. That is because being healthy is not a … Continue reading “What Does It Mean To Be Healthy?: PCP For Life, Primary Care Physician”
6843 Views Learn morePreventative Care for the New Year
January 30, 2020Health resolutions are common New Year’s goals. For many of us, these resolutions are used to reduce disease symptoms and find healthier habits. We believe that the new year is also a great time to focus on disease prevention, which will stop unpleasant symptoms before they start. Read on to learn how your doctors can … Continue reading “Preventative Care for the New Year”
7729 Views Learn moreDealing With Anxiety During a Blood Test
December 15, 2019Are you nervous about needles? While there is nothing to worry about during a blood test, we understand that this process can be scary for a lot of people. If you struggle with needle anxiety, you might even be tempted to cancel your blood test altogether. Don’t let your fears stop you from getting important … Continue reading “Dealing With Anxiety During a Blood Test”
12017 Views Learn moreVitamins That Women Require for Healthy Living
September 30, 2019To ensure healthy living, the body produces some nutrients and vitamins by itself. However, there are other vitamins the body needs that it can’t produce. Vitamins are essential for growth, development, and cell function, and as a woman, you need to incorporate the following into your diet: Iron Iron increases red blood cell count in … Continue reading “Vitamins That Women Require for Healthy Living”
2450 Views Learn more5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
July 26, 2019Cholesterol is a wax-like substance produced in the liver and transported through the blood via lipoproteins. It builds cell membrane structures, produces hormones like estrogen and testosterone, and aids metabolism. When in excess, however, cholesterol increases the risk of stroke or a heart attack. Here are some tips to help lower bad cholesterol levels in … Continue reading “5 Easy Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol”
5098 Views Learn moreHow to Keep Spring Allergies Under Control
April 23, 2019Spring season is in full effect, meaning the allergy season that precedes spring has been around for a couple of months now. During this period, more people suffer from colds, sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes and a host of other allergic reactions. Read on to find out more about Spring allergies and how to … Continue reading “How to Keep Spring Allergies Under Control”
6294 Views Learn moreTips to Help You Protect Your Heart and Your Kidney
April 17, 2019If you are suffering from kidney disease, then you are at a higher risk of heart and blood vessel diseases. Likewise, any problem with the heart and blood vessels is likely to affect the kidneys. As a result, it is important to protect your heart, as well as your kidneys. Here are some tips to … Continue reading “Tips to Help You Protect Your Heart and Your Kidney”
11495 Views Learn moreDo’s and Don’ts While Trying to Lose Weight
March 21, 2019Nearly 40% of adults in the United States aged 20 years and above are struggling with obesity. If left unchecked, obesity may increase the risk of critical health conditions like heart disease, stroke, cancer, Type II diabetes, and many more. If you are looking to lose some weight, here are some do’s and don’ts: Things … Continue reading “Do’s and Don’ts While Trying to Lose Weight”
6926 Views Learn moreThe Best Healthcare in Houston TX Offers Personalized Care
February 14, 2019Sometimes when you don’t feel well, it’s hard to pinpoint what ails you. You have a headache and sore throat. Does that mean you have the flu? You’re also feeling sick to your stomach. Is it just a cold, or something more? You have a lot of questions when it comes to your health. When … Continue reading “The Best Healthcare in Houston TX Offers Personalized Care”
7853 Views Learn moreHouston Comprehensive Family Care: Schedule Now for Summer Physicals
February 14, 2018Believe it or not, summer is right around the corner. The next few months will fly by faster than you can imagine, then it will be time for enrolling the kids in summer programs, and time for you to think about all the things you’d like to accomplish during those sweet summer months. With that … Continue reading “Houston Comprehensive Family Care: Schedule Now for Summer Physicals”
1286 Views Learn more4 Tips for Finding Premium Health Care in Houston, TX
January 26, 2018Houston is a beautiful city, full of wonderful, health conscious people. Are you one of the millions who value premium health care? Houston, TX, is a great place to find excellent health care providers for all your medical needs. PCP for Life offers you a few tips on how to access the best of those … Continue reading “4 Tips for Finding Premium Health Care in Houston, TX”
2958 Views Learn moreWhy Payment Plans Can Improve Your Health for 2018
December 23, 2017It may sound a bit odd to say a payment plan can improve your health for 2018, however, the truth is such a plan can make a big difference in many areas. When you have work that needs to be done or issues that need to be addressed, and you don’t have the cash on … Continue reading “Why Payment Plans Can Improve Your Health for 2018”
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