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Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life

Edge Family Medicine

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk of heart disease, but with the right lifestyle changes and expert care, it can be controlled. Our dedicated team provides personalized guidance to help you improve your cardiovascular health Learn more about General Health & Wellness services at Edge Family Medicine.

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Rural Ontario Complete Lifestyle Medicine Intervention Program (CLIP-ON) [Dissemination and implementation research]

Annals of Family Medicine

It includes 22 weekly group classes and monthly appointments. Population Studied: Adults (≥18yrs) with chronic diseases such as prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, coronary heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, dyslipidemia, and/or concerns related to body weight (BMI≥25).

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Flexible Scheduling : Offering convenient appointment times to fit your busy schedule.

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Tapping the potential applications of mHealth

The Health Policy Exchange

mHealth applications can complement and expand care provided at traditional face-to-face visits, and exploring their untapped potential to improve health in the U.S. Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes.

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What to know about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

Uncontrolled, elevated blood pressure is known as Hypertension. Longstanding hypertension affects your heart and can cause other health problems. The Cardiology/AHA 2017 defines hypertension as systolic of 130 mmHg and higher or diastolic of 80 mmHg and higher. What are some signs and symptoms of Hypertension?

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Telehealth as an alternative to in-person health appointments gained prominence at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research has associated telehealth interventions with reduced self-reported smoking during pregnancy, reduced risk of gestational hypertension, and continuation of breastfeeding.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Regular health check-ups are proactive visits to your healthcare provider when you are not experiencing any specific symptoms or ailments. These appointments aim to assess your overall health, identify potential risk factors, and detect any underlying health conditions that might be developing silently.