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Dr. Milton Jimenez

Primary care Physician with West Kendall Baptist Hospital

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Benefits Of Exercise

Exercising has proven benefits in diseases prevention, quality of life and lower mortality risk. Dr. Milton Jimenez, Primary care Physician with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, advises talking with the physician when a patient can start an exercise program. "We have to know exactly what kind of exercises we may do," he says.

The Importance Of A Good Sleep

Sleeping is a very important and essential process necessary for the brain function, the body repairs cells and recharges for the next day, says Dr. Milton Jimenez, Primary care Physician with West Kendall Baptist Hospital. The lack of sleep increases the risk of mortality and influences all the life aspects, he explains.

Memory Loss, The First Sign Of Dementia?

The way to know that someone has dementia is based on medical and family history, risk factors and some questionnaires to know cognitive status of the patient and his memory, says Dr. Milton Jimenez, Primary care Physician with West Kendall Baptist Hospital. Although there are several medications approved for treating dementia, they do not stop the progression of the disease, the doctor explains.

Detecting Dementia

Dementia is a disorder that can affect not only the patients, but also their relatives. Dr. Milton Jimenez, Primary care Physician with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains the first symptom of dementia is decreasing memory. “Most of the time is not noticed by the patient self, but someone in the family," he says. Age, type 2 diabetes, stroke and depression are risk factors, the specialist affirms.

Medical Check Before Exercise

Dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure, irregular heartbeat, blood clots, joint swelling, hernia and recent hip o back surgery are some of the conditions that should be clarified with the doctor if patients want to start an exercise program. Dr. Milton Jimenez, Primary care Physician with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains every patient has his own needs and It's important to discuss them with the physician.

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