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Here Are The Top Ways To Prevent Disease

Dec 30, 2020 by Total Access Medical

What is disease prevention and how can you prevent diseases from happening? In this article, we offer four ways to prevent diseases and how to take care of yourself so you can live your healthiest, best life. Master these four science-based healthy habits and you'll high-five your way to feeling great.

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After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine, How Will Life Change?

Dec 21, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Now that the vaccine is starting to gradually proliferate through our society at large, what does this mean for the current state of the pandemic in the United States?

Unfortunately, given that numbers are rising to all-time highs nationwide, experts say we’re facing a long road with the virus.

They say it will take a long time for the vaccine to have a pronounced effect while the pandemic persists. People should expect many restrictions will remain in place for some time as we all work together to reduce COVID-19 transmission.

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Is It Allergies, Flu or COVID-19?

Dec 18, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Not all symptoms are created equally. There are many symptoms of cold, flu, and COVID that are similar, and it may be difficult to distinguish. 

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PA & DE: COVID-19 Testing Information

Dec 08, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Getting tested for COVID-19 has become a part of our new normal, a thing that we may need to do almost as regularly as we purchase new masks. If you’ve been exposed to someone with confirmed COVID-19, have symptoms of the virus, or have been referred by your healthcare professional, you might need a COVID test.

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Mask Wearing May Reduce Illness Severity, and Save Thousands of Lives

Dec 01, 2020 by Total Access Medical

It has been thought that mask wearing mainly benefits the people around you. However, scientists are beginning to speculate that masks may also help the wearer.

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How To Cope With Election Stress

Nov 03, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Exposure to stress is a risk factor for many health problems, such as cardiovascular issues, anxiety and depression, and chronic pain. 

Recent research explains that even small stressors can harm our long-term health if we hold on to how they make us feel.

But there feels like a never-ending amount of stress and uncertainty in 2020. A lot of us are feeling the effects of the endless political news cycle and the stress it causes.

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Can Women Lower Their Risk of Breast Cancer?

Oct 27, 2020 by Total Access Medical

By choosing the healthiest lifestyle options, all women can empower themselves and make sure the risk of developing breast cancer is as low as possible.

Some of the factors associated with breast cancer – being a woman, age, and genetics – can’t be changed. Other factors – being overweight, lack of exercise, eating unhealthy food – can be changed by making the right choices.

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Does Reducing Overall Body Fat Lower Risk of Breast Cancer?

Oct 21, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Every woman wants to know what she can do to lower her risk of breast cancer. Some of the factors associated with breast cancer – being a woman, age, and genetics – can’t be changed. Other factors – being overweight, lack of exercise, eating unhealthy food – can be changed by making the right choices.


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Breast Cancer: A Healthy Lifestyle Makes a Difference

Oct 13, 2020 by Total Access Medical

Here are some quick facts about breast skin cancer in the U.S. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Each year in the United States, more than 245,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease.  Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. About 10% of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years of age.

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What Are The Signs of Breast Cancer Other Than A Lump?

Oct 06, 2020 by Total Access Medical

A breast lump or mass is just one of the possible signs of breast cancer. Breast cancer can cause several additional changes to the skin on and around the breast.

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