GERD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by frequent...
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Michael Sparks, MD
- Jan 1
- 2 min
New Year. New You. Let's Talk New Year's Resolutions.
As we ring in the new year, we often set up lofty resolutions: Lose a bunch of weight, eat better, exercise more, travel more, or stop...
Michael Sparks, MD
- Dec 27, 2022
- 2 min
Why Direct Primary Care?
When choosing a primary care doctor, why should you look at Direct Primary Care?
Michael Sparks, MD
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
Storing Medications
As the weather turns "Florida Cold" this week, now is a good time to review the do's and don'ts of storing medications.
Michael Sparks, MD
- Nov 28, 2022
- 2 min
Direct Primary Care vs Concierge Medicine
Recent studies have suggested that patients and physicians alike desire a more personal patient-physician relationship. Two models of...
Michael Sparks, MD
- Nov 17, 2022
- 3 min
Diabetes - Diagnosis And The Basics
November is American Diabetes Month. What better time to review the basics. There are two main types of Diabetes; Type 1 and Type 2. Type...
Michael Sparks, MD
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Let's Talk Cholesterol
When we look at a "lipid" or "cholesterol" panel, there are a few areas of focus. If we don't like the results, it doesn't always mean...
Michael Sparks, MD
- Sep 13, 2022
- 2 min
High Blood Pressure
It can certainly sound scary when we call things "The Silent Killer!" With blood pressure though, it is all about control. We call it the...
Michael Sparks, MD
- Sep 2, 2022
- 3 min
What is sleep hygiene?
We call it sleep hygiene. You call it sleeping better. These tips can help improve the duration and quality of sleep.
Michael Sparks, MD
- Aug 13, 2022
- 2 min
Hand Hygiene: The basic steps to stay healthy
”Wash your hands before you eat that!“ We all have countless memories of a parent, a friend, a teacher, or someone else important in our...
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