Every other Wednesday in the Pacific Daily News, Dr. Vincent S. Duenas, an internal medicine physician at the FHP Health Center and chief medical officer at TakeCare Insurance Company, Inc, writes Wellness Wednesdays, a column offering suggestions to live a balanced lifestyle.
The 2023 Pika’s Best Family Physician, Dr. Duenas’ most recent columns are below and linked to the original columns at guampdn.com.
If you have a question, you can contact Dr. Duenas via email at vincent.duenas@fhphealth.com.
Role of Exercise in Diabetes Management - June 11, 2024
I was stopped at a red-light at the ITC intersection one evening when I noticed a large group of individuals in the Tamuning park actively engaged in a hula dance class. Close by, there were lively basketball and pickleball games going on, while others utilized the newly installed outdoor gym equipment. As a physician, it was a beautiful sight to see, so many people outside physically active, socializing, and just having a great time. It made me think about how Guam could be health-wise if that was commonplace.
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Low testosterone - An important health issue - June 26, 2024
Hafa Adai! June is men’s health month. This column I’m addressing an important but not often talked about health issue that can significantly impact men’s well-being — low testosterone. Low testosterone levels, or low-T, is a condition where the body doesn’t produce enough of the hormone testosterone.
Here’s what you need to know about it.
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