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Stay informed with articles, health tips, and wellness guidance from our providers and clinical team. From seasonal health topics to preventive care strategies, our blog is designed to empower you with the knowledge and resources needed to maintain optimal health.

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Mar 16, 2018 | 1 min read

Don’t be a couch potato!

We all have heard the hype about a sedentary lifestyle being bad for our overall health. It can lead to certain diseases such as osteoporosis, dementia, depression and anxiety, certain cancers, heart disease, and diabetes...
Preventative Medicine
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Dec 11, 2017 | 8 min read

JNC7 vs JNC8 New Blood Pressure Guidelines

What Should My Blood Pressure Target Be? Published online in the AHA’s Hypertension journal, the new 2017 guideline covers detection, prevention, management and treatment of high blood pressure (HBP). Specifically, it calls for HBP to...
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Dec 06, 2017 | 1 min read

Kaiser HMO Exchange Plan

Starting on January 1, 2018 the providers at Family Practice Center will be accepting the Kaiser HMO Exchange Plan. With the exit of the BCBS exchange products from the metro Atlanta area, we are committed...
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Nov 06, 2017 | 1 min read

Exercise is Key

If there was a medication you could take that improved energy, sleep, libido, and confidence level all while reducing your risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis would you take it?  Great news, there...
Preventative Medicine
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Nov 06, 2017 | 1 min read

Breast Cancer Awareness

Most of us know that October was breast cancer awareness month. Worldwide breast cancer is the leading type of cancer in women. It is more common in developed countries and the survival rate are also...
Womens Health
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Oct 26, 2017 | 1 min read

Emory Physician Preceptors

All 3 physicians at Family Practice Center are currently or have been Adjunct Professors of Medicine at Emory Medical School. We are honored to be asked to be teachers of Family Medicine at the top...
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Emory Physician Preceptors
Oct 09, 2017 | 1 min read

Occasional Anxiety

Occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. Life is stressful for many of us and experiencing symptoms of worry, irritability, and fatigue related to this anxiety is common. However, people with anxiety disorder often...
Primary Care
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Oct 03, 2017 | 1 min read

Could someone you know have ADD?

Could someone you know have ADD? Maybe they’re impulsive, inattentive or disorganized. People with inattention may procrastinate, may not complete tasks like homework or chores, or may frequently move from one uncompleted activity to another....
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Sep 12, 2017 | 1 min read

Exercise as Medication

If there was a medication you could take that improved energy, sleep, libido, and confidence level all while reducing your risk for diabetes, heart attack, stroke and osteoporosis would you take it?  Great news, there...
Primary Care
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Aug 16, 2017 | 2 min read

Sunburns

A painful and bothersome side effect of summers spent at beaches, lakes, and parks can be sunburn. Unfortunately, hours spent outside can result in red, painful skin. It is also possible to develop swelling and...
Primary Care
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