Did you know an average office visit with your doctor only lasts about 15 minutes? I don’t think you’ll find a doctor anywhere who would say he or she went to medical school to spend a measly 15 ...

Doctor visits are often only 15 minutes long—and we all know how fast 15 minutes can fly by. I sat down with a doctor to get his advice on how to make the most of an average doctor’s appointment. Know ...

Your doctor is not a mind reader. If there's something on your mind that isn't on the agenda for your appointment -- say, you're there to get a flu shot but you're concerned about a symptom like hair ...

Maybe you’re trying to get to the bottom of a mysterious ache or pain, or seemingly never-ending digestive trouble, or sleep issues, or some kind of freaky rash. Maybe you’re just knocking out your ...

Your blood pressure will be probably be taken at a checkup, so avoid coffee right before your appointment: it could affect the results. "Using coffee or other caffeine such as energy drinks or colas ...

Primary care doctors often run out of appointments during cold and flu season. Here's what you can do to get medical care quickly.

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