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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and obesity can be effectively managed—and even reversed—through the six pillars of lifestyle medicine: nutrition, physical activity, restorative sleep, stress management, social connection, and avoidance of harmful substances. What is Lifestyle Medicine?

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What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

A primary care visit is your chance to build a relationship with a provider who will oversee your general health. These visits may focus on preventive care, managing chronic conditions, addressing new concerns, or simply creating a baseline of your current health status. It may or may not include a full physical exam.

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What Is Nutrition Counseling and How it Can Help You Achieve Your Weight Management Goals

Dr. Michael Bazel

Building a Positive Relationship With Food Many people associate food with guilt or stress, particularly when managing weight. Encouraging Physical Activity While nutrition is the primary focus, weight management benefits from a combination of healthy eating and regular exercise. Athletes: Looking to enhance performance or recovery.

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Do You Need a Family Care Doctor?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups. Supply Ongoing Care for Long-Term Conditions Family care doctors are also well-equipped to provide ongoing medical care for chronic conditions or illnesses that require continual monitoring and treatment.

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Interactions of Multiple Chronic Conditions and Sludge on Treatment Burden and Delayed/Skipped Colorectal Cancer Screenings [Screening, prevention, and health promotion]

Annals of Family Medicine

30% of eligible adults do not receive CRC screening, and disparities exist among those with multiple chronic conditions (MCC, having more than one diagnosed chronic health condition that require ongoing medical care). Study Design/Analysis Cross-sectional survey. Setting Regional health system in southwest Virginia.

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The Importance of a Primary Care Relationship

Edge Family Medicine

Establishing a long-term relationship with a primary care provider can make a profound difference in how effectively your health is managed over time. Why Primary Care Relationships Matter A trusted PCP gets to know you — not just your chart. Over time, they become familiar with your health history, lifestyle, and concerns.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

So acupuncture, Tai Chi, Yoga, mindfulness and physical therapy, chiropractor. I would say it’s probably the most measured physiologic parameter and strangely still one of the least understood, especially in older adults with multiple chronic conditions. They have a lot of chronic conditions. Eric 35:19 Yeah.