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New Rx for older adults: Boost the dose on lifestyle change

Physicians often counsel older adults broadly on healthy lifestyle choices, but prescribing specific actions can make a bigger dent in chronic illness.

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The AMA leads the charge on public health. Our members are the frontline of patient care, expanding access to care for underserved patients and developing key prevention strategies.

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What doctors wish patients knew about osteoporosis

10 million Americans grapple with a silent threat that weakens bones: osteoporosis. A rheumatologist from Hattiesburg Clinic shares more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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6 pillars of healthy living every senior doctor should embrace

Modeling healthy behaviors is one of the best things physicians can do later in their careers to help patients of all ages prevent chronic disease.

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Health System Spotlight
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of April 8, 2024

In the news: H5N1 avian flu, exercise and long COVID, acetaminophen not linked to neurodevelopmental disorders, measles cases still rising and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about vertigo

Vertigo is often thought of as a condition that a person just has to live with, but that isn’t the case. Three physicians share more about vertigo.

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Public Health
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 19, 2024

In the news: Women may benefit more from exercise, few patients use weight management treatments, mental health and pregnancy-related deaths and more.

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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 12, 2024

In the news: Flu activity on the rise after national decline, salt substitutes and BP risk, FTC and HHS investigate generic drug shortages and more.

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What doctors wish patients knew about the deadly risk of stroke

During a stroke, every second counts. That is why it is important to know and recognize symptoms early. Two physicians share more.

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What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
AMA Update for Feb. 7, 2024: Syphilis symptoms and causes, Bicillin shortage, cancer cases rise, and why sitting is so bad for us
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Syphilis symptoms and causes, Bicillin shortage, cancer cases rise, and why sitting is so bad for us

The AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians and patients. Learn more about syphilis symptoms and causes, cancer and more.

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