Travel Health Essentials: Staying Well on Summer Vacations

Summer is the perfect time to embark on exciting travel adventures, whether you're exploring exotic destinations or enjoying a relaxing beach getaway. However, staying healthy while traveling is crucial to ensure your trip is enjoyable and free from unexpected health issues. From the moment you start planning, it's important to consider your health needs and take proactive steps to safeguard your well-being. At First Medical Associates, our team of dedicated professionals, including female...

February is American Heart Month: Prioritizing Your Heart Health

Walk-in Clinic in Maryland As we enter February, American Heart Month provides an important reminder to prioritize your heart health. At First Medical Associates, with 11 convenient locations across Maryland, we are committed to supporting your journey toward better cardiovascular health. Whether you’re visiting a walk-in clinic in Columbia, MD, or any of our other locations, your heart health is our priority.Why Heart Health Matters Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both...

The Impact of Stress on Health: How Maryland’s Primary Care Doctors Can Help

The Impact of Stress on Health: How Maryland's Primary Care Doctors Can Help Stress is an inherent part of modern life, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. While stress in small doses can be motivating, chronic stress can take a toll on our overall health and well-being. Primary care doctors at First Medical Associates play a pivotal role in patient care; they have a unique opportunity to identify and address stress-related issues. In Maryland, primary care physicians are making...

Can Primary Care Take Care of My Geriatric Needs?

As we get older, our health needs tend to change — sometimes drastically. Here’s how your primary care provider can customize your plan of care, so you can continue to enjoy optimal health as you age. Everyone knows kids have special medical considerations as they grow and develop. But older people have unique needs, too — and that’s where geriatric care can help.  A family care doctor is trained to address the needs of all family members at every stage of life. In fact, with access to your...

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...
How Yoga Fights Back Against Arthritis

How Yoga Fights Back Against Arthritis

Yoga can complement arthritis treatment from your primary care physician by improving your physical symptoms and reduce the stress surrounding your condition. Yoga describes more than 100 different practices but usually describes an exercise and mind system during...

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