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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

Question: Is it better to exercise a little each day or a lot in one day? A 4-week collaborative study conducted with Niigata University and Nishi Kyushu University in Japan contained 3 groups of people performing an arm resistance exercise.  Changes in muscle strength and muscle thickness were measured at the...

     Have you done your annual check up?  If not, this is a friendly reminder that an annual physical is very important in keeping you healthy.  A yearly physical exam, which also includes screening tests like cholesterol level, anemia, diabetes screening, well woman exam, colon screening, etc.  will detect...