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Establishing trust Patients know they have doctor-patient privilege in your office, but that doesn’t make embarrassing conversations any easier. Help your patients feel at ease talking to you about awkward health concerns. Your patients should be able to talk to you about anything. Patients know they have doctor-patient privilege in your office, but that doesn’t …

How to ask for a second opinion You may feel awkward asking your doctor for a second opinion on their diagnosis or treatment plan. But asking some additional questions from another doctor or specialist may help. You may want a second medical opinion when you have to make decisions about treatment options for a major health condition. Your doctor makes …

What is a knee joint? In total knee replacement or total knee arthroplasty (TKA), the end of the femur bone and end of the tibia are removed and replaced. The knee is the largest joint in the body that consists of the following: Femur (lower end of the thighbone) Tibia (the upper end of the shinbone)  Patella (the kneecap) The …

The myth about soy Soy products like tofu, tempeh, soy milk, miso, and edamame come from soybeans. Soy is not bad for you and may in fact help guard against breast cancer and inflammation and boost kidney function, heart health and bone health. Soy products like tofu, tempeh, soy milk, miso, and edamame come from soybeans. They are rich in …

The problem with processed meats Bacon is a type of processed meat. Americans eat a tremendous amount of bacon every year despite warnings that bacon is associated with numerous diseases and health problems. While you probably know that bacon isn't the healthiest food you can eat, you may be wondering if it's really that bad to eat occasionally. Americans eat …

The MyPlate model shows the five food groups (fruits, vegetables, proteins, grains/starch, and dairy) in a proportion set, making it easier to understand the types of food and quantity to include in each meal. The key to eating well is to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods from each of the Five Food Groups, which include: Fruits and vegetables Carbohydrates or starch Proteins Fats Dairy How do …

Ways to lose belly fat In order to lose weight and get rid of belly flab, you have to eat better and do some abdominal exercises. Your core is made up of long muscles in the front called rectus abdominis, obliques on your sides, and the transversus abdominis across your front. Equally important to your core are your back muscles …

Weight gain is a common concern. You can reduce fat by knowing your shape, maintaining a healthy diet, focusing on your carbs intake, and exercising. Weight gain is a common concern. Many people find that they tend to gain weight around their midsection, which is dangerous. Learn how to reduce fat with these eight ways to burn fat fast. Understand …

Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that occurs naturally in your body and plays an important role in brain and heart health Taurine is a sulfur-containing amino acid that naturally occurs in different parts of the body, including the heart, muscles, blood, brain, and eyes. Also called amino sulfuric acid, taurine may help the body by: Supporting nerve growth Fine-tuning …

Doctors recommend strengthening exercises to help relieve low back pain, however, here are eight workouts to avoid potentially worsening your chronic pain. Pain in the lower back is one of the most common causes of chronic pain in adults. Having this pain makes it very difficult for a person to carry out their day-to-day activities, especially when bending or sitting. …