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Health Tip: Keep a Health Journal

Monday, October 13, 2008; 10:00 AM

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(HealthDay News) -- Keeping a health journal is a great way to share your medical history with your doctors.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers this advice on what to record:

  • Any illness or injury.
  • Any surgery or procedure.
  • Any time you go to the hospital.
  • Any allergies to food, substances or medications.
  • A history, in your immediate family, of any disease or condition.
  • Every medication, vitamin or supplement you take, as well as dosage information.

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