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How an Underactive Thyroid Affects Your Weight

May 05, 2025

Frustrated that you’re gaining weight despite good diet and exercise habits? The culprit might be something else entirely: an underactive thyroid. Keep reading to find out more.

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How to Lower Your Risk for a Heart Attack

Apr 11, 2025

Your risk for heart attack grows as you get older and as you get less healthy. Fight back by taking action to lower that risk. Keep reading for a few ideas on how to get started.

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5 Health Problems Linked to Diabetes

Mar 14, 2025

If you have diabetes, you’re also at risk for several other serious health problems. Keep reading to find out why it’s so important to get your diabetes under control as soon as possible.

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Understanding Your Metabolism

Feb 13, 2025

Your metabolism doesn’t make or break your ability to lose weight, but there are a few specific steps you can take that will help. Keep reading to find out more about how your metabolism works.

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Can Vitamin B-12 Injections Help My Weight Loss Journey?

Jan 14, 2025

Looking to add an extra boost to your diet and exercise program as you seek to lose weight? Vitamin B-12 injections can help give you that edge. Keep reading to find out how.

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Should I Lose Weight Before Liposuction?

Dec 17, 2024

You’re considering liposuction to help you get rid of some stubborn fat that isn’t responding to diet and exercise. But you’re wondering if you should try to lose more weight before the procedure. Read on to find out!

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You Can Fight Diabetes and Win: How Diet and Exercise Can Help

Nov 14, 2024

Worried that your diabetes diagnosis means you’ll be in terrible health for the rest of your life? It doesn’t have to be that way. Read on to find out how diet and exercise can keep your diabetes in check — and possibly even reverse it.

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Top Reasons for Getting a TB Skin Test: When and Why It's Necessary

Oct 16, 2024

Ever wonder why people are getting a tuberculosis (TB) skin test? Keep reading to find out why (and determine if you need one)!

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If I’m Healthy Do I Still Need to Have an Annual Wellness Exam?

Sep 23, 2024

It’s time for your annual physical again, but you feel healthy and don’t have any obvious symptoms. Do you still need to go to this appointment? Read on to find out.

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School’s Starting Soon: Why Kids Need School and Sports Physicals

Aug 14, 2024

Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again. Your child may need a school or sports physical before the school year starts. Find out why this is so important for their health!

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How to Get Enough Vitamin B12 in a Plant-Based Diet

Jul 17, 2024

If you’re eating a plant-based diet, you need to make sure you’re getting enough vitamin B12 that people usually get from meat and other food you’re not eating now. Find out how to tap into other sources of B12!

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How to Cut Back on Sodium for Improved Blood Pressure

Jun 20, 2024

Nine of 10 Americans consume too much sodium each day. Read on for a few tips on how to consume less sodium — and why that’s important for lowering your blood pressure.

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What a Urinalysis Reveals About Your Health

May 02, 2024

A urinalysis is a simple and effective tool for doctors to find out what may be going on with your health. Read on to find out how it works and what it can tell you.

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5 Signs You're at Risk for a Heart Attack

Apr 05, 2024

You think you know what a heart attack looks like. But do you know the signs that you’re at risk for one? Read on to find out what some of those signs are.

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Top Benefits of Sports Physicals for Teen Athletes

Mar 12, 2024

Sports teams require their athletes to get physicals before they play every year for a reason. Read on to find out the top benefits of sports physicals for teen athletes — and why you shouldn’t miss out!

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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Feb 21, 2024

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

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How to Effectively Prevent Falls After Age 60

Feb 07, 2024

As we get older, our risk of falls increases. This is a natural consequence of aging, but you can take steps to lower your risk of falling so you can prevent injury. Read on to find out!

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5 Major Contributors to Type 2 Diabetes

Jan 04, 2024

More than 38 million people in the United States have diabetes, but many of them may not know that a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis is reversible — if you control these five major contributors to the disease. Read on to find out more.

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How to Eat Your Way to Healthier Blood Pressure

Dec 02, 2023

If you need to lower your blood pressure, you may be able to do so without medication. Want to try eating your way to healthier blood pressure? Read on for a few tips!

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3 Unique Health Care Needs that Affect Seniors

Nov 02, 2023

The number of older adults in the United States is on a trajectory to double. Read on to find out about three unique health care needs that affect this population.

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Help! I'm Struggling to Lose Weight

Oct 02, 2023

Are you trying to lose weight but haven’t been able to do it on your own? Find out how a weight loss management program can provide the guidance and support you need.

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The Power of Personalized Wellness Programs: A Path to Optimal Health

Sep 20, 2023

There are incredible advantages of a personalized wellness program and why it's the key to achieving optimal health. At our clinic, we firmly believe that one size does not fit all regarding healthcare.

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My Thoughts on Staying Healthy

Sep 11, 2023

Hello, I'm Dr. Pamela Phillips, a board-certified family nurse practitioner. I've had the privilege of working with patients on their healthcare journeys. Today, I want to share some thoughts on staying healthy and offer valuable insights to be your best.

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Hair Loss Treatment Options

Sep 09, 2023

Hair loss, also known as alopecia, affects people worldwide. It can occur for various reasons, including age, hormonal imbalances, stress, and certain medical conditions. Hair loss can significantly impact a person's self-esteem and confidence.

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Understanding Hair Loss and Its Treatment

Sep 08, 2023

Hair loss is a common concern affecting people of all ages and genders. While it's normal to shed a certain amount of hair daily, imbalances in the natural hair growth cycle can lead to hair loss.

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Who Can Benefit from B12 Injections?

Sep 07, 2023

Vitamin B12 plays a role in a wide variety of functions in your body. Read on to learn how having low levels of vitamin B12 can cause problems and how B12 injections can help.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Hair Loss

Aug 29, 2023

At Phillips Family Medical, we recognize that hair loss is a common problem that affects people of all ages and genders. Talking to your doctor about your hair loss is essential, to help identify the cause and recommend appropriate treatment options.

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Why You Should Know Your A1C Number

Aug 16, 2023

Your A1C number is vital to your health if you’re diabetic or prediabetic. Find out what it is, how it’s measured, and why it’s important for your health.

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6 Important Questions to Ask at Your Child’s Sports Physical

Jul 14, 2023

Is your child’s school or league requiring a sports physical before allowing them to participate in the upcoming season? Find out what you should ask your provider during the appointment.

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Could You Have High Blood Pressure and Not Know It?

Jun 07, 2023

High blood pressure can cause some serious health problems. Unfortunately, it often doesn’t have any obvious symptoms until something of consequence happens. Read on to learn more.

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8 Tips for Maintaining Weight Loss When You Travel

May 05, 2023

You’ve been doing really well on your weight loss plan, but you don’t want to lose momentum — or go backwards — on your trip that’s coming up soon. So how can you maintain your weight loss while you travel? Read on for eight smart tips!

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5 Signs You May Benefit From Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

Apr 11, 2023

Has your sex drive disappeared? Are you always fatigued, irritable, or feeling unlike yourself? A hormonal imbalance could be to blame — and you don’t have to live with it. Find out how bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) can help.

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