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July 2014 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net |
Taking Care of YOU
By Kendra Barnes, Bluegrass
Internal Medicine Group
Women and men alike are feeling
the strain of balancing work, family
and social responsibilities with no time
left for themselves. Not only can ignoring yourself be exhausting, it can also
be very detrimental to your health.
Slow Down Make time for yourself
and get to the doctor at least once per
year. “Significant changes in weight,
blood pressure, kidney or liver func2 HAMBURG JOURNAL
tion can often go unnoticed, but may
be an indicator of serious health risk,”
said Daniel Beiting, MD, Bluegrass
Internal Medicine Group. “Regular
visits allow your doctor to catch early
wa