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Avoid Migraine Triggers: Advice From Our Family Care Physicians

What if you could stop your migraines before they started? By avoiding triggers, you can gain control over your migraines, and our family physicians want to give you advice on how to do just that. Suffering from a migraine can be painful and incapacitating. While finding appropriate treatment for your migraines is important, it is also important to discover and control the triggers that can set off migraines in you. Below is some advice from our family care physicians at Doctors First on how...

What You Can Do to Manage Diabetes and Prevent Complications

Diabetes is a chronic disease that can cause serious complications. But there is some good news: You can take some important steps to manage your diabetes more effectively and reduce your risks of complications. Here’s what to do. If you’re one of the millions of Americans diagnosed with diabetes, you know that managing your glucose levels is vitally important for your overall health and wellness. You probably also know that diabetes can increase your risks of a lot of serious medical...

Why Early Diagnosis Of Arthritis From Our Primary Care Physicians Is So Important

Arthritis can be debilitating and painful, and it can also be a symptom of a more serious illness. Here we outline how prompt medical care can help prevent serious disability and improve your quality of life. When you experience joint pain, your first thought might not be arthritis. You may chalk it up to an injury, sleeping awkwardly, or just the aches and pains associated with getting older. When unexplained joint pain persists beyond a few days, you need to have it evaluated by your primary...

The Importance of Vitamin D: Are You Getting Enough as the Seasons Change?

Walk-in clinics in Maryland As the days grow longer and the chill of winter gives way to the freshness of spring, many Maryland residents find themselves spending more time outdoors. But even with the increasing daylight, it’s still possible to experience vitamin D deficiency—a condition that can affect your mood, bone health, immune system, and overall well-being. Vitamin D, often referred to as the "sunshine vitamin," is produced by the body when the skin is exposed to sunlight. However,...

Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety and Depression: When to Seek Professional Help in Maryland

Recognizing the Signs of Anxiety and Depression: When to Seek Professional Help in Maryland Anxiety and depression are common mental health conditions that can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. First Medical Associates healthcare professionals are dedicated to providing quality care and support for those grappling with these challenges. In this blog, we explore the signs of anxiety and depression, emphasizing when it's crucial to seek professional help. Understanding...

Hormonal Health: How Women’s Hormones Change Over Time

May 13, 2025 |

Family Doctor in Maryland Hormones play a powerful role in shaping a woman’s physical, mental, and emotional health. From adolescence to menopause and beyond, hormone levels shift in response to age, environment, and life events. At First Medical Associates, we...

Asthma and Spring Triggers: How to Prevent Attacks

Apr 15, 2025 |

Walk-in clinics in Maryland Spring in Maryland is a welcome change for many, but for those living with asthma, it can also be one of the most challenging seasons. Blooming flowers, budding trees, and the rise in pollen levels can trigger asthma attacks, making it...

Expert Men’s Health Care at First Medical Associates

Expert Men’s Health Care at First Medical Associates

Sep 12, 2024 |

Maintaining your health is crucial and at First Medical Associates we understand that men have unique health needs. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing expert men’s health care across all our eight Maryland locations. Whether you’re in Bowie, Columbia, Frederick,...

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