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Christina Sparks, PharmD
Jan 62 min read
Common Medication Myths and the Truth Behind Them
Common Medication Myths and the Truth Behind Them
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Michael Sparks, MD
Dec 31, 20243 min read
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What to Do Instead
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and How to Set Goals That Stick
Michael Sparks, MD
Sep 1, 20241 min read
Preparing For Your Body Composition Scan
Follow these few simple steps to maximize the accuracy of your InBody scan.
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Michael Sparks, MD
Aug 14, 20242 min read
How To: Body Composition Scan
The unknown is scary. Medical technology is also scary. Let's break it down and make it easy. Step 1: We'll get your height. We wont tell...
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Michael Sparks, MD
Aug 12, 20242 min read
Unlocking Your Health: How a Body Composition Scanner Can Transform Your Wellness Journey
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare and fitness, understanding your body goes beyond just knowing your weight and BMI. Body...
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Michael Sparks, MD
Jul 22, 20242 min read
Saharan Dust and Allergy Symptoms
Saharan dust consists of tiny particles blown into the atmosphere from the Sahara Desert. This occurs commonly, especially over summer,...
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Michael Sparks, MD
Feb 11, 20242 min read
How Sitting Too Much at Work Can Harm Your Health
Do you spend most of your workday sitting at your desk, staring at your computer screen, and barely moving? If so, you might be putting your
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Michael Sparks, MD
Jan 11, 20242 min read
How to lower your blood pressure naturally without medications
What type of exercise should you do to lower your blood pressure?
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Michael Sparks, MD
Sep 27, 20233 min read
The Health Benefits of Coffee
For many of us, a day doesn't truly begin until that first cup of coffee touches our lips. The aroma and taste provide an instant...
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Michael Sparks, MD
Jul 31, 20232 min read
How to stay safe in this heat
It is hot! Here are a few safety tips!
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Michael Sparks, MD
May 18, 20232 min read
Does an apple a day keep the doctor away or does a bowl of ice cream?! The benefits of ice cream!
Ice cream. We all love it. However, many people believe that ice cream is unhealthy and should be avoided. While it is true that ice...
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Michael Sparks, MD
Apr 28, 20232 min read
Top 5 Ways To Stay Safe in the Sun
Here are some tips for sun safety
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Michael Sparks, MD
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Managing Stress
Stress is a natural part of life. However, when stress becomes chronic, it can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health.
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Michael Sparks, MD
Feb 22, 20232 min read
BRAT Diet
What to eat when recovering from gastroenteritis.
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Michael Sparks, MD
Feb 7, 20233 min read
Gastroenteritis - When your tummy fights back
Gastroenteritis is a common illness that affects the stomach and intestines. Here we talk symptoms , treatment, and prevention.
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Michael Sparks, MD
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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...
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Michael Sparks, MD
Dec 27, 20222 min read
Why Direct Primary Care?
When choosing a primary care doctor, why should you look at Direct Primary Care?
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Michael Sparks, MD
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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.
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