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Understanding Finger and Hand Joint Pain in Active Adults
Hand Joint Pain Caused by Arthritis Joint pain in the fingers and hands can be particularly disruptive for active adults who depend on their hands for work, fitness, and everyday tasks. What might begin as occasional stiffness or soreness can evolve into chronic pain that limits mobility and reduces grip strength. Common culprits include osteoarthritis,…
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How Late-Night Eating Impacts Metabolism and Weight
The timing of meals, particularly eating late at night, has garnered attention due to its impact on metabolism, weight control, and overall health. Consuming food close to bedtime can interfere with the body’s natural circadian rhythms, which regulate sleep, digestion, and metabolic processes. These disruptions may reduce the efficiency of how food is processed, potentially…
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Understanding Summer Allergies in Florida
At Jupiter Internal Medicine, our clinical team specializes in testing and treating allergies at our Jupiter clinic. One of the most effective treatments for severe allergies is immunotherapy, commonly known as allergy shots. This treatment involves regular injections of allergens in gradually increasing doses, helping your immune system become less sensitive to these substances over…
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How to Beat Influenza and Stay Healthy
Upper Respiratory InfectionsHow to Beat Influenza and Stay HealthyUpper Respiratory Infections Upper Respiratory Infections (URI), also known as the common cold, are among the most prevalent diseases in the world. Influenza, also known as the flu, is a more severe form of URI that can cause more serious health problems. As a patient of Jupiter…
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What is an Internist?
Understanding the Benefits of an Internal Medicine Physician Not to be confused with an “intern” who is someone in their first year of training after completing medical school, an internist spends three years after medical school learning how to care for adults with both simple and complex diseases and also how to help keep adults healthy.…
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Aetna
In-Network Primary Care Physicians Accepting Aetna Health Insurance If you or a loved one has health care insurance through Aetna, the physicians at Jupiter Internal Medicine Associates are in network providers. Aetna is the brand name used for products and services provided by one or more of the Aetna group of subsidiary companies, including Aetna…
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Developing an Asthma Action Plan
Understanding and Using an Asthma Action Plan for Effective Management