Dr. Jill Grimes, MD

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When should I see the doctor for fatigue?

Ifyou have not changed your diet or sleep patterns significantly and you find yourself

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How can I make sure I use my exercise equipment?

If you are going to invest in a piece of home exercise equipment (which is a great idea),

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What does it mean when my heart flutters?

When your heart feels like it's jumping around, skipping beats, or fluttering, doctors call

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What are the health risks to getting a tattoo?

Single, professionally crafted tattoos pose little true medical risks, but any time you are... Full Answer

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If I have cold sores, does that protect me from genital herpes?

Once you have one type of herpes, you will not get that same type of herpes in a different spot... Full Answer

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When is herpes contagious?

Herpes is always potentially contagious, whether or not you see blisters. Although herpes is... Full Answer

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How can I get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) if I'm using a condom?

Condoms absolutely decrease greatly your risk of sexually transmitted infections (STDs),

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How can I control heartburn?

Ifyou're having heartburn on a regular basis, limit the causes of heartburn, also known as

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How much caffeine is too much?

If you have no trouble falling asleep, wake up rested and energetic, and never have heartburn,... Full Answer

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How do I wean myself from caffeine?

Many people get intense headaches if they abruptly quit caffeine, so it's better to wean... Full Answer

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What are healthy snack options?

I am a big fan of hummus. It takes less than 5 minutes to make, and its creamy texture never... Full Answer

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How do I stay motivated to exercise?

One way to stay motivated to exercise is having multiple exercise buddies, so you have

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How can I lose one pound a week?

One pound is 3,600 calories (kcal), so rounding down and dividing by seven days in a week,

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What are some health-related gift ideas?

Show you really care by giving gifts that promote physical, mental, or spiritual health. How

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How can I get a sexually transmitted disease (STD) if I'm still a virgin?

Ah, the devil is in the details, right? Virginity does not equal disease-free. Every sexually... Full Answer

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