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June is Men’s Health Month, and with Father’s Day in there too, it’s a natural time to put your health first and stick around for many more celebrations to come. Did you know that men in the U.S. live an average of five fewer years than women? This is more because of choices, not biology. …
Category Archives: Adult Medicine
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Jun
Jun
If you had chickenpox as a child, the virus that caused it never actually left your body. It stayed inactive in your nerve tissue, quietly waiting. For some people, that virus comes back later in life and causes shingles, a painful condition that affects around one million Americans every year. Ask anyone who has had …
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Jun
Jun
About 4 percent of Americans, roughly 13 million people, are now taking GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy for weight loss or diabetes management. What many don’t realize is how these drugs change the way their bodies handle alcohol. It goes beyond feeling full faster at dinner. If you’re one of those millions and wondering …
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May
May
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with celiac disease, you know how overwhelming it can feel. Suddenly, everyday foods become landmines, grocery shopping feels like a research project, and eating out with friends turns into a stressful guessing game. But you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Legacy …
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May
May
Stress is often treated as something temporary, as reaction to a difficult week or a demanding season. But it is a constant that can take a measurable toll on the body. When something stressful happens, the brain triggers a cascade of hormones that increase heart rate, tighten blood vessels, and raise blood pressure. While this …
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Apr
Apr
March was National Kidney Month, and if you or someone you love has diabetes, there are some things to keep in mind year-round. Your kidneys do a lot of heavy lifting to keep your body running. They filter 200 quarts of blood every day, manage blood pressure, support red blood cell production, and keep your …
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Apr
Preparing for college involves more than choosing classes and packing for move-in day – it also means making sure your health is protected before campus life begins. With April marking World Immunization Week, it’s a great time for college‑bound juniors and seniors, along with their parents, to check that recommended vaccinations are up to date. …
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Apr
Apr
As Medical Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Legacy Community Health, Dr. Erica Giwa works every day inside one of the most serious public health crises in the country. She sees firsthand how deeply the Black maternal health crisis affects mothers, babies, and entire communities — and why Legacy’s work must go beyond care to …
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Apr
Apr
Pregnancy is an exciting time full of joy and anticipation, as well as a lot of important health decisions. At Legacy Community Health, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a healthy pregnancy and baby. In this blog, we break down what congenital syphilis means for you and your …
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Mar
Mar
Every March, National Nutrition Month® is a reminder of something that affects all of us every single day: what we eat matters. Food is not just fuel. What you eat affects your energy, your immune system, your mood, and your long-term risk for chronic disease. For children, the stakes are even higher. According to the …
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