Dr. Lending

The Importance of Regular Check-ups with an Internal Medicine Physician

As the saying often goes, prevention is better than cure. Among the various medical specialties, internal medicine doctors play a crucial role in overseeing the general health and well-being of patients. Internal medicine doctors, also known as internists or primary care physicians, specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases affecting adults. They

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Hypertension Treatments with the Best Results

Hypertension refers to chronically high blood pressure. While most cases of hypertension don’t cause direct symptoms, the condition can damage the cardiovascular system over years. Treating high blood pressure can prevent further complications and help you maintain a healthy circulatory system. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments for hypertension. A combination of lifestyle changes and

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Hypertension Treatment: Pharmacological and Therapeutic Options

There’s a very good reason hypertension (high blood pressure) has been dubbed by experts “the silent killer.” The condition is often asymptomatic. If symptoms do ever occur, they are usually attributed to other conditions. This means people living with hypertension can have it for years and not even know that they have it. Fortunately, hypertension

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Treatments for Arthritis

Arthritis is a group of conditions in which an individual experiences inflammation and pain in their joints. The most common types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. While there is no definitive cure for arthritis, health care providers can create treatment plans tailored to manage your symptoms, such as pain and swelling. Here are some treatment

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What Can A Primary Care Doctor Treat?

Your primary care doctor is your go-to physician when you get ill or experience abnormal symptoms. Think of them as your first point of contact in the medical world. Primary care doctors assist in day-to-day management of your health, from ensuring you get the right immunizations and screenings to treating illnesses like the cold, flu,

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What Is an Executive Physical?

An executive physical is a day-long medical exam that is highly personalized according to the unique demands required by the daily life of a company executive. A healthy executive can lead the team more efficiently and effectively, thereby driving better financial results and a brighter future for the whole organization. Let’s take a look at

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Reasons to Consider a 24-Hour Doctor

More and more Americans are signing up for personalized medical services, or concierge medicine, that allows them access to a 24-hour doctor. If you’ve ever had the experience of having to wait days or weeks for an appointment, you understand how inconvenient it can be. Concierge medicine allows you direct access to a primary care

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Lifestyle changes that can help you manage high blood pressure

When it comes to managing high blood pressure, medication is not the only way to go about it. If you, like many others, do not prefer relying on prescription medication to bring blood pressure down, making lifestyle changes can do wonders. In fact, lifestyle is a significant contributing factor to the development of high blood

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What is a lipid specialist?

If you’ve been diagnosed with cholesterol that is too high or low, you could benefit from seeing a lipid specialist. Also referred to as lipidologists, lipid specialists are highly educated, trained, and experienced in treating lipid disorders, which include cholesterol disorders. Having a specialist monitor your cholesterol levels and provide valuable advice regarding your diet

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An Overview of Lipid Disorders

Lipids are the fats that are in your blood. These fats include low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, and triglycerides. Lipids are essential to your body’s normal functioning. LDL cholesterol is composed of low-density lipids found in animal-based foods such as meat and dairy products, and HDL comes from plant-based foods such as

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