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How to Choose the Best Primary Care Doctor for You - MDVIP
October 22, 2020
man and woman searching online for a primary care doctor
Finding a new primary care physician can be a challenge because so many are booked for months in advance and may not be able to see you quickly. Others may not be willing to see you at all. Even finding strong leads presents difficulties. These tips on choosing a primary care doctor can help… See more
Should I See a Primary Care Physician or a Nurse Practitioner? - MDVIP
October 22, 2020
nurse practitioner talking to patient
How many times have you arrived at your doctor’s office for an appointment and been asked if you’d like to see the doctor or a nurse practitioner? This question may come as a surprise; chances are you just assumed that you’d see your doctor. These days, however, that’s not necessarily the… See more
What to Expect from a Telemedicine Primary Care Appointment - MDVIP
October 22, 2020
doctor providing telemedicine appointment
While telemedicine isn’t exactly new, some patients are experiencing virtual visits for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic. Why? Many primary care physicians and specialists are using telemedicine appointments in lieu of traditional in-office visits to keep patients, doctors and their… See more
Which Kind of Primary Care Doctor Should I Choose? - MDVIP
October 22, 2020
primary care doctor talking to patient
Primary care doctors play an important role in your health. They should be the center of your medical team, your starting place for most health care, and the person who has an in-depth knowledge of your medical history and any current health concerns and understands your risk factors for specific… See more
How Your Primary Care Doctor Can Address Your Mental Health - MDVIP
October 21, 2020
primary care doctor talking to mental health patient
It can be difficult talking about mental health concerns. There is still a stigma attached to mental illness, which may prevent people from getting the help they need. But mental disorders are so common that 1 in 5 Americans will deal with mental illness at some point in their lives—and many of… See more
VIDEO: How Inflammation Can Hurt Your Heart
November 11, 2019
When it comes to heart attacks and stroke, your cholesterol level isn't the only factor. In fact, half of all people who show up at the emergency department having a heart attack have NORMAL cholesterol. But what they have in common with other heart attack victims is inflammation. Here's how… See more
Why You Need a Primary Care Physician
September 6, 2019
Studies show the benefits of having a primary care doctor.
Going to a primary care physician isn’t fun. There’s the long wait for an appointment (weeks!) and the long wait at the office (hours!). And then there’s the appointment: You get just 10 minutes with a doctor or nurse practitioner who’s looking at a computer. For many, this is the typical primary… See more
Five Myths About Heart Disease
January 25, 2019
Alan Reisinger, MD, Baltimore, MD:
There are some unfortunately well entrenched myths about heart disease. Be Strong-Hearted Inspiration Center … See more
Which Genetic Health Risks Should I Worry About?
September 6, 2018
Have you heard about at-home kits that screen your genes for disease risk? All you do is send off a saliva sample to a company to find out whether you’re genetically predisposed to get certain illnesses. Doctors having been ordering genetic health-risk tests for years. What’s new is your ability… See more
Stress, Anxiety and Depression Affect Your Brain Health But Exercise Can Help
By Janet Tiberian, MA, MPH, CHES
July 23, 2018
Walking and other exercise can help reduce affects of stress, anxiety and depression on the brain.
What's your risk for dementia and how can you lower it? Find answers in our brain health center. Stress, anxiety and depression play a big part in the American culture. Sixty-one percent of Americans are stressed over work. A little over 18… See more

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