Let's celebrate #EarthDay by doing our part to protect the planet! From recycling to picking up trash, there are so many ways to keep our planet home beautiful and healthy. Happy Earth Day! 🌎🌱

Even if you are generally feeling fine and symptom-free, it is important to have routine checkups with your family doctor. Well+Good. sprou.tt/12pLQst0q42

'As someone who completed med school, and also was on faculty for a medical school for several years, I can tell you there's a lot more that needs to be done in the way of medical education about obesity.' Read more from Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, FAAFP via Well+Good. ⬇️ bit.ly/4axevDk

You may have thought #measles were a thing of the past! But with decreasing vaccination rates, cases are on the rise worldwide. How can you protect your child? #cdc #who #vaccination ABC11 EyewitnessNews John Clark ABC11

Fellow #AAFP member Dr. Perkins and I delve into the factors contributing to vitamin D deficiency and how to increase intake.  sprou.tt/15gq3gogxNb

Interested to learn more about #menopause symptoms and how long they last? #aafp   sprou.tt/13C4y9zYDYT

Here’s Why You May Be Snoring Often.
Your family doctor can identify the cause and ensure nothing more serious happens. ⁦ESSENCE⁩ ⁦AAFP⁩ #osa #snoring #allergies essence.com/lifestyle/slee…

#semaglutide found to lower risk of heart attack, stroke and cardiovascular disease. Weight loss is not about vanity and #GLP1 meds are treating the chronic disease called obesity, and now lowering risk of death. #hearthealth ⁦John Clark ABC11⁩ ⁦ABC11 EyewitnessNews⁩

Eating whole foods—such as fruits and vegetables—more than processed foods can be one way to limit your intake of potentially harmful chemicals. sprou.tt/1d1cU2b7HHm

Have you heard of #delta8 ? Your high schooler probably has! What do you need to know? ABC11 EyewitnessNews John Clark ABC11 #delta8 #druguse

Whenever we talk about a medication, we always reference the risks and the benefits. And for some people, the benefit of remaining on an antidepressant for a long time might outweigh any potential risk. sprou.tt/1kJDqC2iQ3L

I love helping patients with weight management, but a lot of what I learned came after medical school. It's crucial for medical education on obesity to evolve. sprou.tt/12fjwO3yyLe

Calling all #familymedicine physicians!! Do you love providing compassionate, evidence-based primary care and working on a team? One Medical is hiring for our newest office in #WakeForest . Please apply below if interested! #primarycare #jobopportunities
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You can’t change your genetic makeup, but there are things within your control when it comes to reducing dementia risk. I shared some tips with Well+Good and explained the importance of talking with your family doc.  sprou.tt/1WuDEazAIXU

If you're considering supplements beyond a multivitamin, please talk with your family physician!
Multivitamins, Memory and Aging: Everything to Know cnet.com/health/nutriti… via CNET

Not sure if you should disclose drug use to your doctor? The answer is yes. Find out why I and other MDs emphasize the importance of disclosing this information.  sprou.tt/14m987pXAaB

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Considering leadership in family medicine? Apply today! #medstudents #residents

Feeling SAD this time of year? Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is real! Here are some tips to combat it. John Clark ABC11 ABC11 EyewitnessNews

Respiratory season is here! Don’t delay, get vaccinated to protect yourself and loved ones! ABC11 EyewitnessNews John Clark ABC11 #dhhs #Vaccinated #covid #rsv #flu