In addition to following doctor's orders, here are a few other follows that can keep you on track until your next visit.

What's out of sight can be out of mind until that next doctor visit, so it's important that you follow through with the lifestyle recommendations of your doctor.

A lot can change, week to week, and without monitoring it, your progress or challenges can go unnoticed. Journaling, apps, smartwatches or reminders are great ways to monitor your health so you can report back at your next visit.

Even if you feel an initial health concern has been addressed, do follow the next steps your doctor has laid out. Care is about continuity.

We live in an Information Age – some of it you can trust and some you cannot. Ask your practitioner for trusted resources.    

Even if you don't consider yourself a follower, per se, following these suggestions can drive your health goals forward in an individualized way.

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