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Too much bad cholesterol can lead to numerous health issues, which is why it is important to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol you consume while working to increase your good cholesterol. Here’s how.

There are three types of primary care providers. Here’s how to choose the right provider for your needs.

Although it seems harmless initially, an overactive thyroid gland can lead to severe health problems. That's why it's important to notice the signs, and take action.

While the CBC test can detect many things involving your health, it's important to understand the results to help better yourself and make changes. But how can you learn more?

Nothing reminds you to get the flu shot like seeing people around you get sick with the flu. But is the flu shot still effective if it’s already winter by the time you think about it?

Menopause symptoms can negatively affect your quality of life. If do-it-yourself remedies don’t offer relief, there is no need to suffer. Your doctor can provide menopause treatment.

A high-sodium diet can negatively impact your health over time, but taking steps to lower your salt intake can change that. Here’s how to lessen the sodium you eat without losing the flavor.

With all of the parts and movements associated with the shoulder, shoulder pain is very common and not usually caused by an underlying health issue. If you suffer from chronic shoulder pain, here, you’ll learn about its most common causes.

Knee pain can affect anyone at any age. Are you making it worse? Here are some common things you may be doing that cause knee pain.

Stress-induced migraines are more than painful — they can also negatively impact your quality of life. Try these tips for reducing stress to help prevent migraines.

Many chronic pain conditions that sneak up on us in our 50s can be managed. If they’re caught and treated early, you can often prevent more serious complications.

Did you know you’re six times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes if you’re obese? Keep reading to learn more.

You may find yourself avoiding activities that trigger joint pain. But you don’t have to let discomfort or pain control your life. Here are the best ways to manage your joint pain.

If you ever experience back pain, you know how much it affects everything you try to do on a daily basis. Keep reading to learn how to prevent back pain from occurring in the first place.

Not everyone in America is convinced that the annual physical exam is important. But our bodies constantly change, and so do our needs for yearly exams and health screenings. Keep reading to learn more.

Chronic pain limits your life, but pain management techniques can open it back up. If you’re ready to learn about the tools available to manage your pain, we can help.

Trigger point injections can offer a minimally invasive treatment for moderate to severe pain. Summit Primary Care uses these and other therapies to comprehensively treat our patients pain.

Breast Cancer Awareness, American Cancer Society statistics and recommendations, and Summit Primary's contribution to helping prevent breast cancer.