primary care

How to Help Patients Lose Weight After Menopause

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Unwanted weight gain is a common problem for women after menopause. Primary care clinicians have likely heard from patients that attempts at shedding extra pounds are not working. Nearly three fourths of women aged 60 years and older in the United States are overweight. Some may blame menopause for this trend. But the life stage … Read more

Why It’s Important And How To Increase Access To It

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Primary Care improves health outcomes and reduces costs. getty Primary care is crucial for improving health outcomes and lowering overall healthcare costs. According to a 2021 report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, “People in countries and health systems with high-quality primary care enjoy better health outcomes and more health equity.” Investing … Read more