To Our Patients:
Welcome to the first edition of HealthWise, a quarterly e-newsletter from Maryland Primary Care Physicians (MPCP) designed to give our patients some current health news and tips to keep your family well.
We hope you will share the newsletter with friends and family who can sign up to receive future issues if they’re interested. Let us know what you think next time you’re in the office. As your primary care providers, we know that nothing matters more than your health. Thanks for reading!
The Physicians & Staff at MPCP Arnold
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Cholesterol 101
“It’s easy to get confused when you hear people talk about cholesterol,” says Dr. Victor Plavner of Maryland Primary Care Physicians in Arnold. “There’s discussion about good cholesterol vs. bad cholesterol, the role of diet vs. heredity-- even what numbers you should be concerned with when you have your cholesterol checked,” he adds.
While each individual should talk with his or her doctor about the risks, here are some key facts you should know:
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Doctor's Advice:
Try Low-Impact Exercise
-- By James Chaconas, M.D.
You don’t have to be a distance runner or do major aerobic exercise to improve your fitness or help control weight. Low-impact exercise, including walking, cycling, swimming, or using an elliptical machine, can give you great benefits and protect your joints over the long-term.
Many of my patients who have osteoarthritis, joint injuries or Click to read more.
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Caring for Our Youngest Patients
Q&A with Pediatrician, Dr. Shannon West
Q: Why did you choose pediatrics & what do you enjoy most about this specialty?
Dr. West: I’ve always enjoyed working with children; at 11 years old I became a mother’s helper; as a teen I was a nanny. I never envisioned doing anything other than working with children. My favorite part of being a pediatrician is watching my patients grow up.
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