Alzheimer’s Disease
Doctors and their care team play a vital role in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, but they need help. Close cooperation between doctors, family members,
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Choosing a Family Doctor
Of the 1.1 billion medical visits Americans make each year, almost half are to primary care doctors. They are on the frontlines of medicine, doing
Sticking to Your Treatment: Overcoming Obstacles
The world would be a healthier place if everybody followed their doctor’s advice. People would get more exercise and eat healthier foods. They’d get regular
Choosing an Eye Doctor
Why do I — or members of my family — need to see an eye doctor? Sooner or later almost everyone will need to use
Depression: Getting the Treatment You Need
A diagnosis of depression shouldn’t feel like a life sentence. Doctors and mental health professionals have more tools than ever to help: Antidepressant drugs can
Glossary of Common Medical Specialties
Medical Specialties Acupuncture An ancient medical practice originating in China that uses the insertion of needles into various parts of the body to restore the
Medications: What to Ask Your Doctor
For all of the good they do in the world, medications can also be extremely risky. Even if you take your medication exactly as you’re
Personal Medical Records
Like most people, you probably have a file of important papers — everything from the warranty for the new vacuum to records of your cats’
The Global Crisis in Adherence
When Dr. Paul Farmer arrived in Haiti in the 1980s, he was a confident young doctor determined to bring modern health care to a population