What’s in a name? When it comes to a Medical Wellness Check-up, the answer is plenty. That’s because with a Medical Wellness Check-up, there is another layer of preventive care to your regularly scheduled annual physical. So what is a Medical Wellness Check-up and who is eligible to have one? Here is what you need to know about this very special benefit and why those who are eligible should take advantage of it. More than a Check-up – a valuable tool Unlike an annual physical which ... [Read More]
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TRICARE, We Proudly Serve Our Veterans
If you serve now or have served in the military, you probably are quite familiar with TRICARE, the military’s healthcare program for uniformed service members, retirees and their families. Accessibility to TRICARE is determined by your current DoD status and includes active duty members and their families, as well as qualified Reserve Component members and retirees. What many people who are new to or unfamiliar with the program may not know is that TRICARE benefits can be accepted by civilian ... [Read More]
The Quickstart Diet Plan 101
The Quickstart diet plan can help you start out the new year right with a surefire way to safely shed extra pounds – fast. Unlike many fad diets, this is not about starving yourself. Instead, it jump-starts your natural fat-burning engine in your body and prepares you for steady weight loss in the coming weeks and months. Challenges Facing Us in Weight Loss It can be frustrating knowing that with all the advances in medicine, finding help with losing weight is ... [Read More]
Preventive Cardiology: Non-Symptomatic Reasons To See A Cardiologist
With approximately 84 million Americans suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease, heart disease has been and continues to be at the top of the list of the country’s most serious health crises. As the disease claims approximately 2,200 people per day, many physicians are stressing preventive care as successful method for taking action. In fact, many venerated medical programs such as Mayo Clinic and Weill Cornell Medicine have entire programs dedicated to preventive cardiology. There ... [Read More]
The Different Types Of Juvéderm: Which Is Best For You?
From the starlets of the silver screen to your neighbor next door, many people are obtaining the youthful look of their dreams courtesy of dermal fillers. Whether you want to erase those dreaded under-eye circles you’ve developed from too many nights burning the midnight oil, or you’re just tired of laughing off those unwanted smile lines, there’s a solution – and it’s simpler than you may have realized. Facial fillers work wonders, offering a variety of solutions for aesthetic ... [Read More]