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You likely know that diabetes is among the most common chronic illnesses in our country. However, you may not know that as many as nine in ten diabetes cases are preventable? It’s true. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for up to 95% of all diabetes diagnoses, can often be prevented...
When your joints are swollen or stiff, exercise might seem like the last thing you want to do. But it may be just the solution to help ease your arthritis pain. Exercise is often included in arthritis treatment plans, and as your primary care providers at MyNP Professionals in Brown...
Fear, joy, worry, and anger are just a few of the many human emotions we feel. All are normal and healthy — unless they dominate your mood and prevent you from experiencing other emotions. Two of the most common mood disorders involve depression and anxiety. But how can you tell when your moods...
Every time your heart beats, blood containing oxygen and nutrients is pushed throughout your body. Meanwhile, blood returns to your heart and lungs to replenish the oxygen and nutrients it has provided. Blood presses against the walls of your veins and arteries — your blood vessels — with each heartbeat....
Do you need a DOT physical but are feeling worried about the process? At MyNP Professionals in .in Brown Deer, Wisconsin, Dr. Rosalyn McFarland and Dr. Clarissa Lawrence are here to help. If you’re a commercial driver who operates a vehicle that may impact your safety or the safety of...
If you’re trying to lose some excess weight, you aren’t alone. More Americans are overweight than are not, and losing weight is a common goal. At MyNP Professionals, Dr. Rosalyn McFarland and Dr. Clarissa Lawrence support our patients’ efforts to lose weight. We offer weight loss services, and we’re happy...
It’s December, and the cold weather season is here. When you need medical care, but the weather has you thinking twice about leaving home, it isn’t easy to see the doctor. At MyNP Professionals, our experienced providers understand your concern. Our family medicine team is dedicated to helping patients in...
The holiday season is full of delicious temptations and treats that can derail even the healthiest eaters. Holiday food and cheer cause millions of Americans to gain weight every holiday season. But for over 34 million Americans living with diabetes, the stakes are higher than carrying a few extra...
Anxiety and depression take a toll on your mental and physical health. They’re different conditions but often occur together. Dr. Rosalyn McFarland of MyNP Professionals in Brown Deer, WI, breaks down the differences between anxiety and depression, how to tell if you have both, and outlines your treatment options. Understanding...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which include syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia, are transmitted between individuals through sexual intimacy. In some cases, these diseases spread via skin-on-skin contact. However, most STDs are passed to others through vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse. Symptoms can range in severity, and sometimes those infected experience no...
Part of your primary care involves monitoring your weight and keeping it within a healthy range. But how do you know what it should be? At MyNP Professionals in Brown Deer, WI, Dr. Rosalyn McFarland leads our team in helping you obtain and maintain optimal health, so you can live...