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February – American Heart Month: Understanding Cholesterol and How Diet Can Help 

February 9, 2026

A berry sweet way to a Healthy Heart.  By Dr. Annie Xu February brings another opportunity to recognize American Heart Month and to highlight simple, natural ways to support heart health. One of the most effective places to start is understanding how dietary habits influence cholesterol levels.  Cholesterol is typically reported as total cholesterol, HDL, triglycerides, and LDL. While HDL is often called the “good” cholesterol and LDL the “bad,” these

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Shining a Light on Dementia: From Awareness to Action 

June 1, 2025

By Dr. Annie Xu June is Alzheimer’s Awareness month. As parents and grandparents wonder if their grade school children are forgetting their lessons from the year, they may also wonder if small slips in the day are ordinary signs of an overly busy life or hallmarks of a more serious problem. Dementia is an acquired condition that gradually presents with worsening behavioral changes, such as:   If you recognize any of these

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April is Alcohol Awareness Month 

April 6, 2025

One in ten Americans suffers from alcoholism. Is that someone you know?  By Dr. Annie Xu April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, aimed to bring awareness to the prevention, intervention, and treatment of alcohol addiction. Currently, 1 out of every 10 American adolescents and adults suffer from alcoholism. Excessive drinking causes 140,000 deaths annually in the United States.   Chronic alcoholism can cause many wide-ranging effects including but not limited to:  For this

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Let’s Not Kid Around with Our Kidneys! 

March 4, 2025

By Dr. Annie Xu March is National Kidney Month! Let’s discuss the importance of maintaining good kidney function and understanding chronic kidney disease.   The kidneys are remarkable organs that filter waste and remove excess fluid from the body. In doing so, they balance minerals and electrolytes which are essential for healthy bones, blood pressure regulation, and blood sugar levels.  Similar to how skin can heal from minor injuries, initial damage to

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Start Heart Month by Treating Yourself to a Healthy Heart 

February 4, 2025

Brush up on your heart health.  By Dr. Annie XuFebruary is a month where hearts are visible all month long. Not only is this for Valentine’s Day, but it is also for American Heart Month to promote heart health.  Coronary artery disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One person dies every 33 seconds in America from a heart attack. In 2022, the Centers for Disease

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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month 

December 28, 2024

By Dr. Annie Xu Cervical cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women, and now one of the most preventable types of cancer.   Nearly all cases of cervical cancer are linked to 12 specific strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a generally asymptomatic sexually transmitted infection.  All vaccines are engineered to prevent infection; however, the HPV vaccine is the only vaccine that has been shown to prevent cancer due to

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Solutions to Weight Loss Resolutions 

December 2, 2024

Curves in the right places: pear-shaped bodies promote better health than apple shapes.  By Dr. Annie XuAs we wrap up 2024 for the history books, folks frequently focus on New Year’s Resolutions. One common resolution after a few months of feasting is weight loss. While planning for a healthier 2025, if your plans include shedding a few pounds, consider the following tips.   Sticking to these tips can help you commit

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Choose Fun and Healthy Holiday Menus 

October 4, 2024

There are many healthy and delicious food options for holiday meals. By Dr. Annie Xu  Why is breast cancer screening important?   By Dr. Annie Xu With the holidays upon us, many are excited about festivities filled with food, family, and fun. While preparing, I am reminded of the dietary needs of my family and patients living with high blood pressure (hypertension) and high blood sugar (diabetes). Hypertension and diabetes are

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 28, 2024

Breast cancer screenings help detect cancer in early stages when treatment is most effective. By Dr. Annie XuWhy is breast cancer screening important? 1 in 8 women in America will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer screening with low-dose x-rays (mammograms) helps detect cancer at an early stage when treatment is most effective. Cancers are caused by mutations in the body’s own cells, resulting in uncontrolled growth. Depending on

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Welcome Home, Dr. Annie Xu 

September 3, 2024

Dr. Annie Xu returns to Hot Springs to practice primary care medicine at Hot Springs Internal Medicine Clinic in downtown Hot Springs.  Dr. Ann Xu graduated magna cum laude from Rice University in Houston, Texas where she completed her undergraduate degrees in Political Science and Biochemistry. She subsequently earned her Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.  She continued her medical training at her

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