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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)

By Shannon C. Pickens, M.D. Herpes zoster (shingles) is a painful, blistering skin rash due to the varicella-zoster virus, the virus that causes chickenpox. Once an episode of chickenpox has resolved, the virus remains inactive […]

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Diabetes Care in the Home

Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease process in which a person has high blood glucose (hyperglycemia), either because the body does not produce enough insulin, or because cells do not respond to the insulin that […]

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Intuitive Eating

By Julie Alvira, MD, MBA Eat when you’re hungry and stop when you’re full. Can you do that? It’s hard. But, like everything, it’s a skill that can be learned. Of course, it’s easier to […]

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UV Exposure and Eye Health

During the summer months, we are subject to increased risk of UV (ultra-violet) and visible blue light exposure on the health of our eyes. Especially if you’re at higher altitudes, there is less atmosphere to […]