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At Clancy Medical Group, we believe in treating the whole patient, not just the symptoms you present. We combine a lifestyle approach with the latest medical technology to provide comprehensive, holistic care for true wellness.
Fitness Apps: Using Technology to Improve Your Health and Fitness
Technology offers so much more than the ability to share what we had for breakfast or communicate with people we haven't seen since high school (although those are fun things to do). In recent years, an enormous variety of fitness apps and devices hit the market, each...
Parkinson’s Disease: Symptoms and Early Warning Signs of PD
April is Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month. In support of raising awareness of this chronic condition, this post looks at Parkinson's symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. We also take a look at the early signs of Parkinson's disease (PD) to aid in early diagnosis....
5 Heart Healthy Habits
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), heart disease is responsible for around one-quarter of all deaths in the United States. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Even if...
Teenage Health Concerns: Unique Healthcare Needs of Teens
Throughout our lifetimes, our bodies change and grow. What we need to be healthy also changes. Nutrition, sleep, exercise, hormones – there seems to be no end to the changes the average teenager experiences. This post discusses the unique healthcare needs of teens and...
How to Make the Most of Medicare Annual Enrollment Period
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) occurs every year and lasts from October 15 through December 7. If you are a current Medicare beneficiary, this is your chance to make changes to your plan. Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan – or...
How to Keep Kids Active This Summer
Regular physical activity is a key component of a long, healthy life. And, children are more likely to lead an active lifestyle as adults if they learn those habits when they're young. Physically active people are less likely to be obese or develop common chronic...
What Are the Signs of Dementia? Raising Awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias
You may see more people wearing purple this month. That's because June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness month, part of a global effort to educate people about brain health and different types of dementia. As of 2018, these diseases have no cure. What's more, they're...
How to Lower Your Risk of Stroke
Eight out of every 10 strokes could be prevented with a few simple lifestyle changes. That's why, every May, the American Stroke Association teams up with the American Heart Association with a single goal: Raising stroke awareness. When someone has a stroke, the...
Protecting Yourself Against Vascular Disease
Your body feeds itself – its organs and tissues – through the arteries, veins, and capillaries that make up your vascular system. Also known as your circulatory system, this network delivers blood rich in oxygen and nutrients to every part of your body. Vascular...