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How to Stay Heart Healthy
Regardless of race or gender, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. Although it’s a sobering fact, it does not mean that all hope is lost when it comes to taking care of your heart. Along with your primary care physician, you can create and execute a plan to either […]

Managing Work Stress
Many people spend 40 hours a week living out a nightmare that they call their job. Leaving little to no room to manage your work stress. Even those who find their day job enjoyable rather than frightening can start to feel stressed and emotionally drained over time. Pressure to perform from bosses, relentless office politics […]

What is Primary Care?
The term “primary care” is used in a range of different contexts. It may refer to the primary care physician, who is a healthcare professional in general internal medicine. They are also the first point of contact when a medical issue arises. It may also be used to describe the overall health care being provided […]
Diabetes

American Diabetes Month
Millions of Americans are living with diabetes. It is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States and poses a risk of nerve damage, kidney failure, and heart disease. November is American Diabetes Month and is an ideal time to schedule a screening with Ascend Medical’s primary care services and […]
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