CCMS The Forum Article
As the President of the Collier County Medical Society, Dr. Eric Hochman writes a letter in the bimonthly magazine, #TheForum.
Take a look at his most recent note in the July/August issue on page 4. http://bit.ly/1UnswFd
Lowering Blood Pressure
Lowering Blood Pressure (Today.com)
According to new evidence released by the American Heart Association, lowering your blood pressure even further may help save your life. Click here to read more http://on.today.com/1M3Z1GJ
New Mind Diet
New research from Rush University Medical Center identifies a diet that may be able to reduce your risk for developing Alzheimer’s. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/291073.php
Daytime Naps Boost Learning
New research demonstrates that a short day time nap can help improve learning and memory. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/301185.php
Move More to Prevent Heart Failure
According to a new study published by the Journal of Circulation, at least 45 minutes of daily activity is necessary to lower risk by 20 percent. http://1.usa.gov/1GFPgde #movemore #stayhealthy #SWFL
Lack of Exercise Twice as Deadly as Obesity
A new study from the University of Cambridge in the U.K. finds that 20 minutes of brisk walking per day can decrease the risk of early death by up to 30 percent. http://www.GCMedicine.com
Flu Shot Decreases Risk of Pneumonia
DID YOU KNOW that over 200,000 patients are hospitalized due to the Flu every year? According to the CDC, between 3000 and 49,000 people die from the #Flu every year? New data in Medical News Today, published by the #JournalofAmericanMedicalAssociation, suggests that in addition to decreasing your risk for getting the Flu,
Yoga Improves Arthritis
This Clinical Trial from Johns Hopkins Medicine demonstrates the benefit of yoga on arthritis, mood and other conditions http://bit.ly/1h4ofcA. We are hosting our first GC Medicine Yoga Class on October 6th with Caryn Gallagher To RSVP call us at 239-325-1020.
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The Concierge Model Allows Time to Forge a Partnership
In today’s healthcare system, there is mounting pressure to see more patients in less time, creating an impersonal and rushed environment that often leaves both patient and doctor dissatisfied. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), well over 50% of office visits are significantly less than 15 minutes long. Unfortunately, this is an extremely inadequate amount of time to be able to fully address patients’ needs and concerns.