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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...
Michael Sparks, MD
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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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...
Michael Sparks, MD
Aug 12, 20242 min read
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Preparing for bad weather
Now is the time to prepare!
Michael Sparks, MD
Aug 2, 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,...
Michael Sparks, MD
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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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
Michael Sparks, MD
Feb 11, 20242 min read
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How to lower your blood pressure naturally without medications
What type of exercise should you do to lower your blood pressure?
Michael Sparks, MD
Jan 11, 20242 min read
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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...
Michael Sparks, MD
Sep 27, 20233 min read
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How to stay safe in this heat
It is hot! Here are a few safety tips!
Michael Sparks, MD
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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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...
Michael Sparks, MD
May 18, 20232 min read
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Top 5 Ways To Stay Safe in the Sun
Here are some tips for sun safety
Michael Sparks, MD
Apr 28, 20232 min read
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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.
Michael Sparks, MD
Apr 14, 20232 min read
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BRAT Diet
What to eat when recovering from gastroenteritis.
Michael Sparks, MD
Feb 22, 20232 min read
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Gastroenteritis - When your tummy fights back
Gastroenteritis is a common illness that affects the stomach and intestines. Here we talk symptoms , treatment, and prevention.
Michael Sparks, MD
Feb 7, 20233 min read
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GERD - Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a digestive disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by frequent...
Michael Sparks, MD
Jan 30, 20232 min read
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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
Jan 1, 20232 min read
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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
Dec 22, 20221 min read
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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 28, 20222 min read
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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 17, 20223 min read
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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
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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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 13, 20222 min read
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