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It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot!

As fall approaches, the kids are back in school, football is back on TV and the temperatures will (hopefully) come down soon.  Unfortunately, fall also means flu season is upon us once again.   Flu is a serious illness that will make you sick for at least a week – fever, aches, chills, congestion, sore throat

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Online Health Information: What’s Reliable & What’s Not

When you have a question about your health or need some medical information, where do you first turn? For most of us, the answer is likely the same as where we go when we need information about anything – the internet. With smartphones in our pockets or purses every waking moment, getting instant information –

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Check Your Gut: A Look at Digestive Health

What is your gut telling you? It is normal for everyone’s stomach to feel unsettled from time to time, but if your gut is giving you problems frequently – gas, bloating, cramping, nausea – it’s time to head to your doctor’s office to get checked out.  You don’t have to live with frequent discomfort in

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Longevity: Stay Healthy, Live Longer!

No one lives forever – Father Time will come for all of us someday.  But is it possible to live longer than you otherwise would?  Is it possible to extend our lives past the point of when the statistics say we should pass on?  Yes, it is possible! So, what’s the secret to living a

Vaccines: Now More Than Ever

The new school year is just around the corner, which means it is time to make an appointment with your pediatrician to make sure your child’s vaccines are up to date.  This is important every year – but especially in 2025.  At the dawn of the new millennium – just 25 years ago – the

Managing Pain

Everyone experiences pain from time to time.  Pain serves an important purpose by letting us know something is wrong with our body.  But when pain is persistent and won’t go away, that means it’s time to get checked out.  Pain is the most common reason people see a doctor, affecting more people than heart disease,

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Your North Texas Summer Survival Guide

Summer is here! School is out, the days are long, and the pools are open.  Make the most of this summer with your family by keeping everyone safe and healthy.  From the physicians of Privia Medical Group North Texas, here are some tips on staying safe and healthy this summer. Protect Yourself from the Texas

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June is Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about health issues that affect men and underscore the importance of regular check-ups and health screenings.  “Men are more prone to ignoring their symptoms and avoiding checkups and screenings,” says Dr. Raymond Blair, a family practice physician in Ennis.  “We tend to focus on how

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Allergies & Asthma: Awareness and Treatment

The weather is warmer, flowers are blooming and the days are getting longer – it’s springtime in Texas, which means your allergies may be flaring up! In addition, if you suffer from asthma, it may be triggered more often this time of year.  May is National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month, a good time to