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Are you an early bird or a night owl? Either way, it’s critical for your health to get enough sleep. Not getting enough shuteye is bad for your heart and is associated with a host of other health issues. But in our day-to-day lives, getting enough sleep can be downright...
You’ve booked your appointment with your doctor, but did you know there are a few things you can do in advance to prepare? Dr. Justin Grannell, family physician at Beacon Medical Group Bristol, shares some helpful tips, what you can expect during your visit and why it’s important to develop...
Headaches are common among adults and are even chronic for some individuals. They can be annoying or a sign of serious health issues, and they can have a wide variety of causes. We’ve compiled some basics about headaches, with insights provided by Eric Miller, MD, a family medicine physician at Beacon...
You just got home from running errands. It’s too early for dinner, but you’re feeling peckish. A voice in the back of your mind might be saying, “Stop! You’ll ruin your dinner!” But there’s a bag of potato chips sitting on the counter calling your name. What do you do? Family...
Much like cherished family recipes or heirlooms, knowing your family's health history is a precious gift. Sharing your family's health history with your primary care doctor can be a crucial step in safeguarding your well-being. By understanding your family's medical background, your doctor can work with you on early detection and...
Couples share so much. Love and romance, of course, top the list! But they also share a home, interests, memories … and hypertension? That’s right. According to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, roughly half of married or partnered heterosexual couples who are middle-aged or older...
First-year Memorial Hospital Family Medicine Residency program physician Urban Cornett, MD, sees the immediate effects of blood donation in his work throughout the hospital. “Many patients that I work with are bleeding or have a low red blood count,” Dr. Cornett said. “I also see the symptoms of this, including fatigue...