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Clinician perception of the relationship between mental health, health-related social needs, and diabetes outcomes [Diabetes and endocrine disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: Health-promoting behaviors are crucial for good outcomes in diabetes. However, mental health conditions and health-related social needs (HRSNs) can complicate patients’ success. Intervention/Instrument: Semi-structured interview guide. Outcome Measures: Emergent themes.

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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Physical Activity: Regular movement—whether through walking, yoga, or strength training—boosts energy, improves mood, and helps manage chronic conditions. Restorative Sleep: Quality sleep is vital for immune function, mental clarity, and overall well-being. Early intervention is key to reversing chronic diseases.

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What Are the Most Common Preventive Services? A Complete Guide

Mesa Family Physician

Why Preventive Services Matter for Mesa Residents Arizona faces unique health challenges, including higher rates of skin cancer, heat-related illnesses, and certain chronic conditions. We believe that accessible preventive care is essential for building a healthier community in Mesa and throughout Arizona.

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10 Tips to Find the Best Diabetes Doctor for Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Zaar

Are they familiar with managing complications like neuropathy or insulin resistance? Look for a provider who supports a personalized approach , combining: Diet and exercise counseling Medication optimization Blood sugar monitoring Mental health considerations This shows a commitment to treating you, not just your blood sugar numbers.

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Men’s Health Checklist: Essential Screenings to Prevent Serious Illness

Dr. Michael Bazel

Early detection helps prevent complications and protects your partners. Mental Health Screening Mental wellness is just as important as physical health. As a rule of thumb: 20s–30s: Focus on baseline screenings, STD tests, mental health check-ins, and lifestyle counseling.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

James Martínez, family medicine physician at Community Health Partners, explains: “Preventive care represents one of the most powerful tools we have in medicine. Identifying health concerns before symptoms appear gives us tremendous advantages in treatment success and minimizing long-term complications.

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RCT of Palliative Care for Heart Failure and Lung Disease: David Bekelman and Lyndsay DeGroot

GeriPal

It used to be a much more complicated model. As a nurse, how challenging would it be to do eight hours of training and jump into this complicated world? We weren’t providing physical therapy or providing mental… I mean, we were doing some mental health care, but it was really using what we had available in that space.