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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...

Nearly everyone experiences a headache at some point in their life. Even getting a little dehydrated or having a few too many late nights can trigger a headache. In fact, according to the World Health Organization, headaches and migraines are two of the most common conditions around the entire globe. ...

According to a Kaiser Health poll, 92% of adults polled know that preventive care is important. However, only 44 million adults receive an annual exam, and only 19.4 million women receive a well-woman exam. Out of the 165 million women in America, that’s only about 11.5% who regularly receive well-woman...

Although you don’t feel any different if you have high cholesterol, it’s important to lower your levels if they’re higher than normal. That’s because high cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and strokes. Studies show that high cholesterol can be risky for people of all ages — even...

Over 50 million Americans live with allergies, according to the American College of Asthma, Allergies, and Immunology. There are many types of allergies including food allergies, medication allergies, and seasonal allergies. What you might call seasonal allergies goes by another name: allergic rhinitis. If you have allergic rhinitis — whether...

Workplace injuries are often associated with laborers, but according to the Insurance Information Institute, workplace injuries occur in many industries. In addition to laborers, truck drivers, nurses and nursing assistants, retail workers, and construction workers are all in the top 10 industries with the most job-related injuries. If you were...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the CDC-approved vaccine schedule for infants and children protects against 16 different diseases. This includes diseases such as chickenpox, whooping cough, polio, measles, the flu, and more.   In addition, the CDC also provides vaccine schedules for teens, adults, and...

If you have asthma, the mere thought of a sweat-drenching, pulse-raising workout might make you fear of an asthma attack. But in reality, exercising with asthma is possible, as long as you take the right precautions.  The expert practitioners at Advance Medical Group with three locations in New Jersey want...

Health professionals don’t call high blood pressure the “silent killer” for no reason. Yes, high blood pressure (hypertension) is asymptomatic in most cases, but it’s far from benign. Having high blood pressure — even when only slightly elevated — increases your risk of chronic disease exponentially.  If left untreated, high...

Over 100 million people in the United States have diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that causes the sugar level in your blood to get too high. When blood sugar is high, it damages blood vessels and leads to several other health complications. Type 1 and type 2...

If you have a child with allergies and asthma, you may notice their symptoms get better during the summer. That’s because kids are usually exposed to fewer triggers at home, which can make it easier to keep their symptoms under control. But, they can’t stay home forever, and that’s where...

You probably read a lot of conflicting or confusing information about cholesterol, and no doubt have questions. Is it good? Is it bad? Should I eat eggs or not? The short answer is yes, but obviously, the detail is a bit more complicated. Let’s explore cholesterol and learn about what...

Have you tried to lose weight, but you find that you aren’t getting anywhere? Or have you lost weight and hit a plateau? If either problem sounds familiar, it may be time to consider a prescription appetite suppressant. At Advance Medical Group, our goal is to give you the emotional,...