Living a healthy and balanced lifestyle can seem daunting when taking care of our families and career. However, living healthy doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive. It’s just about choosing a few alternatives every day. Here are three easy ways that anyone can start doing right now to improve their health. 1. Drink More […]
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Stress is a natural feeling of not being able to cope with specific demands and events. However, stress can become a chronic condition if a person does not take steps to manage it. What are Americans saying about stress in 2022? We all experience stress, yet we experience it in many different ways. As such, […]
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Most of the time poison ivy can be safely treated at home, but there are some situations when you will need to seek urgent medical care. According to the American Skin Association, about 85% of people in the United States are allergic to poison ivy, and about 10-15% are extremely allergic, which means their reactions are […]
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Nutrition is essential to your health. Food gives your body the building blocks it needs to grow throughout your lifetime, fend off seasonal sniffles and feel energized to take on each day. No one food or specific diet can prevent illness or health issues, but a thoughtful approach to eating is an important way to […]
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While many of the same health conditions affect both men and women, women have unique health care needs due to their reproductive organs. At Exemplar Care Direct Primary Care (DPC), the team provides care that addresses your specific health and wellness needs. What is women’s health? Women’s health is a special area of medicine that […]
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February is American Heart Awareness Month, a time for all people to focus on their cardiovascular health. Many factors contribute to heart disease. The CDC Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention is shining a light on hypertension (high blood pressure), a leading factor for heart disease and stroke. What is high blood pressure? A […]
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January is Thyroid Health Awareness Month. Take a moment to learn about thyroid health as we start the new year. Prevalence and Impact of Thyroid Disease An estimated 20 million Americans have some form of thyroid disease. Around 60 percent of those with a thyroid condition are not aware of it. The causes of thyroid […]
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November is American Diabetes Month, and if you are living with this chronic condition, the holidays–specifically Thanksgiving—can be difficult to manage. The Exemplar Care team offers up these tips for managing your diabetes in a safe and healthy way during the holiday weekend: Test your blood sugar before and after the meal. If you have […]
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It might be hard to believe that something as simple as smiling is actually good for your health, mood, and moods of those around you. Multiple studies show that smiling benefits us in a variety of ways. Here are some of the main advantages Smiles Relieve Stress More than just improving your general mood, smiling […]
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