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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

A Health Revolution with Lifestyle Medicine At Edge Family Medicine, we recognize the transformative power of lifestyle medicine in reversing early-stage chronic diseases. Lifestyle medicine is a patient-centered, evidence-based approach that treats the root causes of chronic diseases.

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Diabetes related complications among Ethiopian Jews-Outcomes of a 10 years cohort study in Israel [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Design and analysis: The study employed a comprehensive cohort design to compare individuals with T2D who were Ethiopian-born to their Israeli-born counterparts. Setting: Community-based study using Clalit Health Services (CHS) data. Setting: Community-based study using Clalit Health Services (CHS) data. 0.83, HR 0.70; 95% CI 0.65-0.76,

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Hockey FIT for Women (HFIT for Women): Evaluating the effectiveness of a healthy lifestyle program for female hockey fans [Obesity, exercise and nutrition]

Annals of Family Medicine

Context: More than half of Canadian women are overweight or have obesity, highlighting a need for innovative health promotion strategies to reduce the risk for chronic diseases. Setting: Three communities in Ontario, including fitness facilities and major junior hockey teams.

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Health care navigation and access among Latino farmworkers: A qualitative study assessing individual perspectives [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Objective: Using a community-based research approach, our study aims to understand healthcare navigation, in addition to facilitators and barriers to health services among Latino Farmworkers. Setting: Our focus group sessions were conducted at various community sites in El Centro, Brawley, and Calexico, California.

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Nutrition On A Budget: Eating Healthy With Local, Seasonal Produce

Center for Family Medicine

If the food is out of budget, families will struggle to get a healthy supply of vitamins and minerals. This increases the risk of chronic disease or vitamin deficiencies in children and adults. Choosing local and seasonal produce can help families meet simple nutritional needs. Buying locally also cuts out the middleman.

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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson

GeriPal

What should we use to screen individuals? Alex 00:20 And she’s professor of family medicine at USC, deputator at JAGS, and co lead of the bold center of Excellence in early detection of dementia. We talk about diagnosis, et cetera, but it’s almost more of a community conversation. Who should get it if anyone?

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"Why Everyone Is Talking About This Medical Clinic in Michigan!"

Plum Health

Comprehensive Primary Care for Michigan Communities What sets this clinic apart is its comprehensive approach to primary care. From managing chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension to preventive care and health screenings, the clinic is known for providing patient-centered care.

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