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Are You Ready for Memorial Day? We Will Be! |
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Along with all of the barbecues and fun in the sun that we savor on Memorial Day, we also acknowledge the ever present risk that "accidents do happen." Because of this fact and our longstanding commitment to our patients, Austin Immediate Care will be OPEN special holiday hours on Memorial Day!
Monday, May 28, 2012, Memorial Day Hours:
9 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Does Caffeine Affect Blood Sugar?
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 Caffeine impairs insulin action, but doesn't necessarily affect blood sugar (glucose) levels in young, healthy adults.
However, if you have type 2 diabetes, the impact of caffeine on insulin action may be associated with a small, but detectable rise in blood sugar levels, particularly after meals.
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| Easing the Turbulence of Jet Lag |
Time is the only certain remedy for jet lag. Still, there are things you can do to minimize the sluggishness and disorientation that follow a long flight.
All of us have an internal body clock tuned to the 24-hour daily cycle. Located in the brain's hypothalamus, this pine-cone-shaped bundle of nerve cells the size of a grain of rice acts as a clock and tells us when to wake up and when to sleep. When something disrupts our natural daily (circadian) rhythm-such as flying across time zones-many of us feel tired and out of sorts.
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Individuals Should Seek Treatment for Back Pain
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Back pain is one of the most common physical health problems experienced. Estimates indicate that up to 80 percent of adults seek treatment for back pain at some point in their life, making it the second-most common reason for visiting a doctor, behind only the common cold. However, healthcare and wellness programs have proven to help people avoid spinal problems.
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