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  1. 10 Things To Know About Cholesterol

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    Understanding cholesterol can be very difficult without specialized knowledge of the human body. High cholesterol is becoming a bigger issue among Americans, and the instance of diagnosis is on the rise. Misconceptions about cholesterol are leading people to have a fear of cholesterol in all forms. What many people do not know is that there are bad and good forms of cholesterol. For individuals wh…Read More

  2. How Diet Affects Cholesterol Levels

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    In a world that is becoming more focused on health and well-being, more of an effort is being put into the everyday diet. Most people understand when they are diagnosed with high cholesterol, the foods they once enjoyed are limited or off limits. Unfortunately, many Americans do not know their everyday diet was in part responsible for their high cholesterol diagnosis. For men in the Tucson area wh…Read More

  3. Natural Ways To Improve Cholesterol Levels

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    Cholesterol levels are incredibly important to an individual's overall health. Unfortunately, there are no outward symptoms of high cholesterol levels until it is too late. This is the reason why preventative medical visits are so important to the health and well-being of patients everywhere. When cholesterol levels begin to get out of hand there are alternative cholesterol management options in T…Read More

  4. DOT Physicals and Certified Medical Examiners

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    Any man or women that works as a driver through the Department of Transportation knows that they must undergo a physical examination every 24 months. Some of these drivers that are plagued by medical issues may need to undergo these physicals at shorter intervals. Regardless, these physical examinations are incredibly important and can only be completed by qualified medical professionals. For thos…Read More

  5. At What Age Should Physicals Begin?

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    Every individual understands that physicals are a way for the physician and the patient to track health changes from year to year. These appointments focus on disease screening, risk of health problems (heart disease, diabetes, etc.), vaccine updates, and the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. When these appointments are kept on a regular basis it is much easier to maintain good health and pr…Read More

  6. Importance of Men’s Health Physicals

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    Men have a bad reputation when it comes to keeping up with their health and well-being. Many studies have shown that most men will forego regular and preventative health services more often than their female counterparts. It is important that men of all ages begin to care more about their health by scheduling (and keeping) routine medical visits. Tucson men’s health physicals that are available …Read More

  7. Why Visual Acuity is Important

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    Have you ever wondered why the Department of Transportation has set such strict regulations for their drivers? The multi-page men’s health physical exam may be extremely daunting, but the regulations make perfect sense. Those that are certified through the department of transportation undergo rigorous medical testing to ensure that they will be safe while on the road for long hours. This is the …Read More

  8. Prone to Seizures?

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    The Department of Transportation is incredibly strict about their physical examinations, and for good reason. Long haul and other commercial drivers spend a lot of time on the road. Any driver that does not meet physical standards may not be as safe on the road as the Department of Transportation would like. Due to the increased demands on drivers, there are many different medical conditions that …Read More

  9. Why Muscle Weakness Can Get You Disqualified

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    The Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination may be one of the most strict physical examinations in the United States. Since commercial drivers spend long periods of time on the road, their health is very important. Many different medical conditions can cause disqualification, or a 6-12 month licensure instead of the normal 24 month license. When the Department of Transportation lic…Read More

  10. Physical Regulations of the DOT Physicals

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    The time may be quickly approaching for those who are licensed through the Department of Transportation (DOT) to undergo their physical examination. Due to the Department of Transportation’s strict guidelines, each driver must undergo a physical every 24 months to maintain their license. Commercial drivers spend a long time on the road so their health is of the utmost importance. Men’s health …Read More