Aspirin is a well-known over-the-counter pain reliever, taken by millions of people each day and regularly prescribed by doctors to treat minor aches and pains. But did you know that a daily aspirin dose may help lower your risk of heart attack? Doctors may prescribe...
One of the things we advise patients at Clancy Medical Group is to follow a holistic, whole-body approach to health and wellness. In practice, this looks like a balanced diet and active lifestyle that includes regular aerobic exercise. An important component of a...
There’s a reason health insurance companies not only cover but actively encourage annual wellness visits: they work. Your annual wellness visit represents the front lines of preventive care. This is where your doctor discovers the early signs of a host of...
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the body makes too little bone tissue, or begins losing bone tissue. Sometimes, both things happen. Osteoporosis often comes with age and leads to weaker bones, making breaks more likely. After age 50, nearly half of all women,...
Sometimes called weight bearing activities, strength training exercises technically include any activity that supports your body’s weight, such as walking, jogging, and dancing. These are extremely important to overall health, as strength-building exercises help...
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