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Blood work is a standard part of an annual primary care wellness visit because it gives a global picture of your health. The lab results help your provider check for certain diseases and conditions, see indicators of your heart and organ functioning, and track how medications are working. Nancy Wagner, MSN, A-GNP-C, nurse practitioner at Lakeside Physicians Family Medicine in Granbury says annual blood tests are important for the long term health and well-being of their patients, even when they seem to ... ... Read More
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Respiratory illnesses continue to rise with coughs being a common overlapping symptom among them all. Decoding the characteristics of a cough, including its duration, sound and accompanying symptoms, can help patients understand what is going on and how to treat it. Most people are typically contagious the first three to five days after the initial respiratory infection, according to the CDC. However, a cough can linger around longer. A temporary, acute cough typically lasts less than three weeks and is... ... Read More
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“I’m a believer in eating healthy for your heart,” mentions Casey Dean, D.O., family medicine physician at Lakeside Physicians. “Focusing on healthy foods daily is key to maintaining good health, including your heart. Below is a great article from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute that provides some excellent advice on what to include in your diet for a healthier heart.” Heart-healthy eating involves choosing certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while limiting others, such as satura... ... Read More
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It’s a leap year, and that means we all can look forward to an extra day in February – an extra day to enjoy life, be well, and pursue the things that make us happy. And, while an extra day is nice, what if you could add more years to your life? Caring for your heart is one of the best ways to increase longevity. Heart disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, responsible for one in five adult deaths in the U.S. each year. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) estimat... ... Read More
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“Obviously, I’m a big proponent of knowing your blood pressure, checking it regularly, and keeping it at healthy levels,” states Julian Jimenez, M.D., family medicine physician at Lakeside Primary Care in Stephenville, Texas. “As we have heard, high blood pressure is called “the silent killer” because it doesn’t always come with noticeable symptoms. I recommend you read the following article in our Living Healthy Newsletter. It provides some great insights.” Getting older has many benefits—you can retir... ... Read More
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This message is brought to you by Lakeside Physicians, with locations in Granbury, Glen Rose and Stephenville, Texas. Sometimes, we refer to people as made of sugar, spice and everything nice. Or so sweet that they might melt if it rains. But saccharine jokes aside, you may want to check your blood sugar. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes, and as many as 95% of those people suffer from type 2. The CDC also reports that there’s a rising trend in diabetes among young people, which could lead t... ... Read More
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“The holidays can be a tough time of the year for many of us,” mentions internal medicine nurse practitioner Nicole Cuellar, APRN, FNP-C. “In our recent edition of Live Healthy Newsletter, an excellent article highlighted the importance of understanding the Holiday Blues and what you can do about them.” One-third of Americans say they’re more stressed during the holidays than at any other time. It’s easy to understand why—we have a lot of social obligations, we’re spending a lot of money, and the lack o... ... Read More
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If it seems like more people are getting sick each day – it’s not your imagination. Diagnoses of flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are rising across the U.S. If you are one of those who has gotten ill, the symptoms for each condition are similar and it’s important to know when they signal a medical emergency. All can cause mild to severe illness and sometimes lead to complications such as pneumonia or sepsis which can be life-threatening. According to the Centers for Disease Control an... ... Read More
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To protect yourself and those you love when respiratory viruses are circulating this fall and winter, getting vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19 will be important. Individuals who are age 60 or older may also need to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These three viral, respiratory illnesses are active this year and hospital admissions for COVID are already starting to increase around the country. Here in Granbury, Lake Granbury Medical Center has already begun seeing mo... ... Read More
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To protect yourself and those you love when respiratory viruses are circulating this fall and winter, getting vaccinated against both the flu and COVID-19 will be important. Individuals who are age 60 or older may also need to get vaccinated against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). These three viral, respiratory illnesses are active this year and hospital admissions for COVID are already starting to increase around the country. Here in Granbury, Lake Granbury Medical Center has already begun seeing mo... ... Read More
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