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Your heart health is central to your overall health. Fueling your heart and embracing a healthy lifestyle can lower the risk of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke. You’re never too young or old to start taking care of your heart. You can’t control all risk factors, like family history, but you can take preventative […]

Everyone wants to live a long, healthy life. Having access to quality medical care plays a critical role in being able to do so.  While some people only go to the doctor when they’re sick or having an emergency, utilizing an online primary care doctor for preventative care offers many health benefits.  A primary care […]

This holiday season, you may be looking forward to family gatherings, shopping, cooking, and celebrations with friends. And while the end of the year can be filled with many merry moments, there can also be some challenges — including the increased risk of exposure to illness-causing germs while traveling, financial and emotional stress, and more. […]

Travel during the holidays can be stressful. Long security lines, delayed flights, and inclement weather are common challenges most holiday travelers grapple with every year.  And in an ongoing global pandemic, there’s another thing you need to remain wary of while traveling this holiday season: staying diligent to reduce your chance of catching a cold, the flu, or COVID-19. How Risky is Holiday […]

In the season of decadent food, your dog also deserves quality treats. Give them a tasty reward for being a good dog this year — lovingly made by you!  Simple homemade dog treats avoid the expense of commercial options. It’s often hard to tell how processed store-bought products really are, or if they use nutrient-dense whole foods. Some can even be deadly!  And treats […]

The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way Americans accessed healthcare forever. Throughout 2020, many hospitals around the world reached capacity with a huge influx of COVID-19 patients. And as the virus continued to spread, patients didn’t want to put themselves or their families at risk by going into the doctor’s office for routine care. Telehealth services […]

Did you know that 5 out of every 6 children are likely to have an ear infection by the time they’re 3 years old? An ear infection is a form of inflammation in the middle ear caused by bacteria build-up behind the eardrum. Ear infections can happen when your child develops a cold, throat infection, […]

At myCallADoc, we care about keeping your whole family healthy — including your pets. The summer season often means a rise in ticks, which can latch onto your canine companion and cause health issues. Ticks are blood-sucking bugs with flat, oval bodies that swell when they eat. These parasites like to feed on you and […]

Summer is a great time to slow down and make memories with the ones you love most. The long days and warm weather offer the perfect opportunity to spend more family time outdoors relaxing and soaking up the sun. Whether you plan on vacationing at the beach, swimming in the pool, or making more time […]

Whether you work from home or you’re back at the office, many Americans spend most of their day sitting. And all that sitting can mean you’re not getting as much movement into your day as you’d like. According to the CDC, only 1 in 4 American adults gets enough exercise throughout the day. And many […]