Is it important to take ownership of our health?
Many patients rely on certain treatments and pre-diagnoses, but a lot of experts advocate total health ownership to solve or prevent issues. In this video, HealthMaker Rita Redberg, MD, a cardiologist at UCSF Medical Center, explains the concep.
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