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January 28, 2026/Primary Care

Medical History vs. Medical Record: Know the Difference and Why They Matter

Understanding how your health information is recorded can help you take charge of your care

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November 3, 2025/Mental Health

What Is Generational Trauma? And How You Can Break the Cycle

We can carry the experiences from previous generations, like family baggage and trauma — but healing is possible

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June 4, 2025/Eye Care

Does Macular Degeneration Run in Families?

Having a first-degree biological relative with this eye condition raises your risk, but other factors are at play, too

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April 28, 2025/Eye Care

Does Glaucoma Run in Families?

Having a family history of glaucoma is one of the biggest risk factors for developing the condition yourself

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October 30, 2023/Heart Health

What a Family History of Heart Disease Means for Your Health

Knowing what you can do to prevent or manage heart disease is half the battle

Doctor and patient meet in exam room for annual checkup.
April 10, 2023/Primary Care

Here’s What Happens at a Yearly Check-Up

An annual physical exam is important for many reasons, including your chance to ask questions

Parent reads to their twins while they sit in their lap and look at the picture book.
March 15, 2023/Pregnancy & Childbirth

There Are More Types of Twins Than You Might Think

The differences between identical, fraternal and six other types of twins

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February 9, 2023/Heart Health

Why Are Heart Attacks on the Rise in Young People?

Sedentary lifestyles are driving up heart attack numbers in the under-40 crowd

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September 16, 2020/Primary Care

5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Appointment

Simple tips to make your visit more effective

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Thyroid Disease May Run in Your Family — and You Might Not Know It

Learn your family history to understand your risk

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