We’ve all spent a night tossing and turning and we know how it makes us feel the next day – exhausted, irritable and out of sorts. But continuing to miss out on the recommended 7 to 9 hours of sleep nightly can also have some negative long-term effects. Sleep deprivation can raise your risk for chronic health […]
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February is National Cancer Prevention Month and a time to help increase awareness nationwide about cancer, its causes and what we can do to prevent it. So, can you really prevent cancer? The answer is………sometimes! Some cancer risk factors cannot be controlled, such as age, sex, race or ethnicity, family history and inherited genetic characteristics.
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According to the American Heart Association, the average American adult consumes 77 grams of sugar per day. That’s over 19 teaspoons a day and 60 pounds of sugar a year! And the numbers are even higher for children. The government recommends you limit your daily added sugar intake to less than 10% of your calories per
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This week we are eager to highlight one of our providers, Dr. John Destito. We asked him a few questions to get to know him a little better. What is your title and how long have you worked for AFC? I am the Regional Medical Director- Atlanta Market of American Family Care. I work at
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Do you resolve each year to get healthier, but your efforts always seem to fall short? It’s time to take control of your health! Why not start this new year off right by making some small changes to reap some big rewards! Quit smoking NOW! – According to the CDC, within 20 minutes after you smoke that
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The United States Congress designated January as Cervical Health Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 13,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. All women are at risk for cervical cancer, but it occurs most often in women over age 30. Long-lasting infection with certain types of human
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Whether it’s sitting around the family dinner table or munching on endless holiday party snacks, the holidays mean food. And lots of it! While we don’t want to sacrifice all goodies during the holidays, it can be hard to keep from overdoing it. If you’re hosting a party or a meal, or attending one, try
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