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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

As a leading family medical practice in Upland, CA, we champion evidence-based approaches that empower patients to take control of their health. Lifestyle medicine is a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that treats the root causes of chronic diseases. Research shows it can reduce inflammation and improve heart health.

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

Dr. Michael Bazel

Prostate Cancer Screening While recommendations can vary based on age and risk factors, prostate health is a major concern for men, particularly after 50. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood tests and physical exams help detect prostate issues early. Early detection helps prevent complications and protects your partners.

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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

And I love the podcast that we did because it really highlights… We pride ourselves in palliative care, and focusing on physical, psychological, social, and spiritual suffering. 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?

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What Is The Best Example Of Preventive Care?

Mesa Family Physician

These measures are taken before any evidence of disease or injury is present and are designed to prevent health problems from occurring in the first place. Annual Physical Examinations The comprehensive annual physical remains one of the cornerstone examples of preventive care services.