If your bones have been aching lately, you're feeling down in the dumps, are having sleeping problems, or experiencing acid reflux, you may think these are simply signs of aging. These symptoms on their own may not signal a major problem, but put them together and it could mean that you’re not Read More
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Foot Fitness Tips for Active People
If you spend a lot of time on your feet and on the go, it’s practically inevitable that you’ll experience foot or ankle pain at some point. However, by strengthening your foot muscles with exercise and stretches and using the right footwear, you can prevent soreness, increase the range of motion Read More
Advantages of Being Treated by an Internist
“Internist” is another name for a doctor who specializes in internal medicine. Not to be confused with interns, these physicians have spent years studying and specializing in conditions and illnesses that affect adults. They are able to treat a wide range of adult illnesses and diseases. So, if Read More
Staying Healthy When You Work in an Office
It’s a challenge many hard-working Americans face each day – how to stay fit while having to meet the demands of a sometimes physically and mentally exhausting occupation. If you find yourself feeling too tired after a long day at the office to do anything but stream Netflix, or so stressed that Read More
Signs of a Hernia
A hernia is a common medical condition that causes a localized bulge in the abdomen or groin area. It usually produces no troublesome symptoms and is harmless, but there are times when it can bring pain and discomfort. Hernias usually occur when there is a hole or weakness in the muscular wall Read More
Why It’s Important to See Your Primary Care Physician Regularly
Many patients only see their doctor if there’s something wrong, such as chronic pain or an injury. While you should indeed see a doctor for those reasons, it’s even more important to have regular checkups in order to maintain good health and to catch things early – before they develop into something Read More
Causes of Asthma
Asthma is a lung disease that causes the breathing tubes in the lungs to narrow during a flare-up or asthma attack. If you have asthma, you may find it difficult to inhale and exhale (breathe) during an asthma attack. While there is no cure for asthma, there are ways to prevent asthma flare-ups Read More
Cardiology Services at Intercoastal
Intercoastal Medical Group is a one-stop-shop for all your medical care needs. It offers medical care in 8 locations and with 100 doctors who specialize in over 20 different branches of medicine, including a 10,500 sq. ft. ambulatory surgical center. One of Intercoastal Medical Group’s best Read More
Why There Is a Flu Season and How to Prevent It
Influenza, or the flu, is more than just fever, aches, coughs, and a sore throat. It’s not just a nuisance that keeps adults home from work and children home from school as it runs its course within a week or two. The flu can last for much longer than that and can come with many complications – it's Read More
ENT vs. Primary Care: What’s the Difference?
From ear infections to sore throats, some of the most common reasons people go to their primary care physicians (and pediatricians for kids) has to do with issues involving the ear, nose and throat. But did you know that there is a physician who specializes in conditions of those areas? If you do, Read More