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Here's Why Your Blood Pressure Numbers Matter Mar 12th, 2025

An estimated 45-50% of adults in the United States live with high blood pressure, often without realizing it. Blood pressure tests can help keep you healthy by making sure you get any needed treatment. They may even help save your life. The expert team at Internal Medicine of Greater New...

How High Cholesterol Increases Your Risk of Heart Disease and What You Can Do to Manage It Feb 11th, 2025

Cholesterol, a fatty substance produced by the liver, is vital to your body's functions. However, when cholesterol levels in the blood become too high, it poses a significant risk to heart health. It’s a widespread issue—around 94 million adults over the age of 20 have borderline high cholesterol levels. At...

Don't Procrastinate Your Pap Smear, it May Save Your Life Jan 1st, 2025

It’s not just the beginning of another new year. It’s also Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. So, as you’re setting your goals for 2025, if you have a cervix, add one specific thing to your list: figuring out how often you should get a Pap smear. As the Federal Office of...

How to Prepare for Your DOT Exam Dec 1st, 2024

Department of Transportation (DOT) physical exams are required for commercial drivers operating certain motor vehicles under certain conditions set forth by the DOT. These exams are designed to ensure you meet specific physical and mental requirements that allow you to perform your job duties safely.  At Internal Medicine of Greater...

6 Common Illnesses and How to Avoid Spreading Them Nov 1st, 2024

From sniffling and sneezing to body aches and exhaustion, getting sick is no fun. While illnesses are a normal part of life, you can take steps to prevent especially common ones and lower your odds of passing one on.  Our expert team at  Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, with...

How to Reduce Your Risk for Breast Cancer Oct 1st, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. If you’re like many Americans, you may already feel you’re far too aware of breast cancer because of how many people you know who’ve been affected. Maybe it’s a colleague at work. Your mother’s friend. Your mother. An aunt. Even your sister, cousin, or...

STI Cases Continue to Rise: Who Should Get Tested and When? Sep 20th, 2024

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are preventable, but even so, some 20 million new cases occur each year in the United States. So, it’s a good idea to make regular STI testing part of your life.  At all nine Connecticut locations of Internal Medicine of Greater New Haven, our providers offer...

How Hot Weather and Humidity Impact Your Heart and Blood Pressure and How to Stay Safe Aug 1st, 2024

If this summer is feeling a little hotter than usual, you’re not imagining it — according to CT Insider, 93% of New Haven’s summer has been warmer than average. While this added heat and humidity makes life a little uncomfortable, it’s also not helping your cardiovascular health. For starters, for...