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Virtual Healthcare and Telehealth Explained

May 12, 2020 by Total Access Medical

What is virtual healthcare, and how does it meet the growing need for change in the traditional healthcare delivery model? Is virtual care the same as telehealth, and if not, what’s the difference?

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How Is COVID-19 Affecting Mental Health?

Apr 28, 2020 by Total Access Medical

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in quarantine and social isolation measures designed to keep individuals physically distanced from others. Although these initiatives are necessary to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, they may be causing widespread mental health effects, including depression and loneliness, among younger and older individuals alike.

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How To Be Active While Staying Put

Apr 21, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Staying physically active is very important to maintaining good health, both physically and mentally. Studies have shown that remaining active can do wonders for keeping pretty much every part of the body in good shape, and it can even improve a person’s mood.

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COVID-19: How To Keep The House & Workplace Clean

Apr 07, 2020 by Total Access Medical

The Center for Disease Control recommends these tips for disinfecting surfaces in your home and the workplace. 

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COVID-19: What To Do If You Get Sick & Healthy Prevention Habits

Mar 31, 2020 by Total Access Medical

We all have a part to play in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Make sure you are regularly practicing these healthy habits. If you think you are getting sick, follow this step-by-step guide to prevent spreading the virus to others.

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How Do Poor Sleep Habits Affect Heart Health?

Mar 24, 2020 by Total Access Medical

You go to bed late one night, early the next, and keep crazy hours on weekends. According to research from Harvard Medical School, this erratic sleep schedule may be increasing your risk of cardiovascular disease.

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Boutique Medicine: The Doctor Is There Upon Call

Mar 20, 2020 by Total Access Medical

When you have doctors on demand, you have someone to turn to without always needing an appointment for a question, a vaccine or a prescription refill. Boutique medicine means catering to your needs and addressing your concerns when you need it most.

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How To Protect Yourself From Coronavirus If You Have Heart Disease

Mar 17, 2020 by Total Access Medical

The coronavirus should have everyone's attention by now, health experts say. And people with heart disease have extra reasons to be alert.

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What Type of Exercise Helps Lower Cholesterol and Heart Attack Risk?

Mar 10, 2020 by Total Access Medical

If your cholesterol numbers aren’t where they ought to be, working out should be a key part of your strategy to get healthy. The right kinds of workouts, done regularly, can raise levels of heart-protecting HDL cholesterol and drop dangerous triglyceride levels. By losing fat and building muscle, your numbers can really improve. 

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Why It's Hard To Lose Weight At An Older Age

Mar 03, 2020 by Total Access Medical

As we age, our bodies don't respond the same way to weight loss efforts. In fact, as we age we tend to gain weight to the tune of 1 to 2 pounds per year. That may not seem like much, but over time it can lead to significant weight gain.

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