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By Dr. Thaddeus John Bell
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Salt Substitute

Hypertension is a major health problem that affects young as well as older African-Americans. New studies show that salt substitute is much better than using salt. You can decrease your risk of developing high blood pressure if you use substitute salt.

VIDEO: Last Christmas

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VIDEO: Moving Into the Holidays

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Take the vaccine

Take the vaccine

 It's very important for African Americans to take the vaccine. Please ... take the vaccine. Your opinion matters. I am Dr. Thaddeus John Bell, closing the gap in health disparities for African Americans and the underserved.

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The Wellness Visit

The Wellness Visit

  Your physician can request a wellness exam in an effort to prevent illness.  The evaluation primarily consists of questions about procedures that have been recommended for you and risk factors for certain diseases based on your lifestyle.  Questions will be...

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Red Meat Linked To Diabetes

Red Meat Linked To Diabetes

  This health tip may not be welcome news for many people.  Eating processed or unprocessed red meat, daily, has been a part of the American diet for years. New research suggests that the consumption of red meat over a four year period increases the risk of...

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Unconscious Bias

Unconscious Bias

  A very common problem in the health community is unconscious bias.  Unfortunately, it has not been addressed and continues to wreak havoc in the clinical setting. An Asian man, who was unshaven, and appeared to be homeless, was found in full cardiac arrest in...

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Some People Are Just Ridiculous

Some People Are Just Ridiculous

  You would not believe the issues that I experience with patients. One was being treated for hypertension and became quite upset, at the follow up visit to assess blood pressure control, because he needed an additional prescription. His position was he should...

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Physicians Need to be Appreciated

Physicians Need to be Appreciated

  I often wonder why people do not show appreciation for their physician as they do for their pastor.  Our work is similar when you think about it.  A physician who goes beyond what he or she is taught in medical school is difficult to find nowadays.  I recently...

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