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Tag: Healthy Living

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Can You Refuse to be Weighed at the Doctor? Can You Refuse to be Weighed at the Doctor? Patient Care

Can You Refuse to be Weighed at the Doctor?

  • By Holly Russell, MD
  • Mar. 12, 2024
As a physician, I can’t ignore the lack of scientific evidence supporting routine weigh-ins. There’s no clear evidence that they improve a patient’s health, and guidance on a thoughtful approach to ...
Don’t Leave Your Health Up To Luck Don’t Leave Your Health Up To Luck Patient Care

Don’t Leave Your Health Up To Luck

  • By Sydney Burrows
  • Mar. 5, 2024
It’s easy to put off routine health screenings—but do you really want to roll the dice with your health? Schedule your appointments now with a UR Medicine provider to take control of your well-being.
Why Should I Give Blood? Why Should I Give Blood? Patient Care

Why Should I Give Blood?

  • By Sydney Burrows
  • Feb. 7, 2024
Blood shortages are all too common, but they’re occurring more frequently now than ever before. These five unexpected facts about donated blood show why a quick stop at your local Red Cross is a true ...
Why Is My Throat Sore? Why Is My Throat Sore? Patient Care

Why Is My Throat Sore?

  • By Sydney Burrows
  • Jan. 18, 2024
A sore throat in the mornings can go hand in hand with winter weather and dry air. But how can you tell when a sore throat is just a symptom of a cold or allergies, and when it may be something more ...
It's Not You, It's Your Goal Setting It's Not You, It's Your Goal Setting Community

It's Not You, It's Your Goal Setting

  • By Sydney Burrows
  • Jan. 8, 2024
When the calendar flips from December to January, it’s common to pick a handful of New Year’s resolutions. While many set goals, only 9% of people manage to keep their resolutions throughout the ...
Is BMI Accurate? New Evidence Says No Is BMI Accurate? New Evidence Says No Patient Care

Is BMI Accurate? New Evidence Says No

  • By Lori Barrette
  • Jan. 8, 2024
For years, BMI—body mass index—has been the go-to tool for plotting our weight into categories. If your BMI number is 25 or higher, you fall into the overweight or obese category. So, does that mean ...