In your search for a primary care physician (PCP), you may have come across the terms “family doctor,” “general practitioner,” and “internal medicine doctor,” and may be wondering what the difference is and whether there is an advantage to seeing an internal medicine doctor as your PCP. Also referred to as an internist, an internal…
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When You Need to Call Your Doctor – A Checklist
If you are experiencing a physical reaction or exhibiting symptoms of an illness, you may be wondering whether it is now the right time to call a doctor. Sometimes, things just resolve on their own. Other times, you need a medical doctor’s evaluation. If your symptoms are severe and disruptive, don’t wait around to see…
10 Primary Care Physician Tips to Live a Long, Healthy Life
Many people believe that human longevity is chiefly determined by genetics. However, as studies have shown, genes play a much smaller role—only accounting for only roughly 7 percent of human lifespan. How long a person is likely to live, as it turns out, is influenced by an interplay of genetics as well as dietary and…