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    • 2 days ago
    • 2 min

    A Better Flip Flop

    There are a few things about flip-flops that keep foot doctors up at night. They have a reputation for worsening existing foot and ankle ...

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    • May 5
    • 2 min

    Foot Lesions May Be a New Symptom of COVID-19

    The pre-symptomatic detection of COVID-19 can be difficult since some people get the disease without showing any signs of the virus. But...

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    • Apr 6
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    The Right Walking Routine During COVID-19

    More of us our walking now as a way to get a break away from the isolation of COVID-19. Start with baby steps, slowly and deliberately to...

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    • Mar 17
    • 1 min

    COVID Corps

    As a physician, former clinical microbiologist and Army medic I am extremely proud of the way the US Public Health Services Commissioned ...

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    • Mar 17
    • 1 min

    Your Health Resume

    Having organized medical information is like your health resume that can help your physician and other healthcare providers get a picture...

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    Staff
    • Dec 27, 2019
    • 2 min

    5 Resolutions to Step Forward into the New Year

    The New Year is around the corner and it’s time to make your New Year’s resolutions! Here are a few action steps you can take to make gre...

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    • Jun 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    You Can Make a Difference in Someone's Life By Being One Step Ahead of Diabetes

    Staying one step ahead of diabetes.

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    Staff
    • Jun 4, 2019
    • 2 min

    Construction Workers - Pressure on Their Feet

    Lift, shift, push, pull – construction work is a physically demanding job and most of the work is done on the move. So it’s understandabl...

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