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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. Data for this investigation were sourced from a community-based approach, utilizing information from CHS, which integrates data from community sources and hospitals.

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

Dr. Michael Bazel

Finding a sustainable approach may seem overwhelming with so much conflicting information about diets, exercise routines, and lifestyle changes. Unlike one-size-fits-all diet plans, nutrition counseling focuses on your individual needs. It provides individuals with coping skills to replace these behaviors with healthier alternatives.

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Pros and Cons of Intermittent Fasting for Weight Loss: What You Should Know

Dr. Michael Bazel

Let’s explore the benefits and drawbacks of intermittent fasting so you can make an informed decision. Studies suggest it may help lower blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and reduce inflammation—factors that are crucial for maintaining a healthy weight and preventing chronic diseases. What Is Intermittent Fasting?

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How Sprouts Enhance Your Health for Better life for You

Rao Doctor

By focusing on how sprouts help enhance our health, individuals can unlock valuable nutritional benefits that contribute to a balanced diet. When seeds germinate, they produce more antioxidants, which can help combat chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes and cancer.

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Reframing conceptualizations of opioid use disorder treatment in primary care [Economic or policy analysis]

Annals of Family Medicine

SETTING/DATASET: We conducted 14 semi-structured interviews with 16 key informants with insights into opioid use policy in Canada and Australia. These included people with lived/living experience of drug use, clinicians, researchers, government health department staff, and individuals from non-government organizations focusing on drug use.

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Sleep Disorders: Improving Rest For Better Overall Health

Center for Family Medicine

Studies show that exercise helps individuals fall asleep faster while improving sleep quality. These trackers can provide vital information on sleep, such as heart rate, time awake, rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, and sleep efficiency. Diets low in dietary fiber and high in processed sugars can lead to poor sleep.

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

Center for Family Medicine

This increases the risk of chronic disease or vitamin deficiencies in children and adults. Individuals who eat solely nutrient-dense foods are less likely to have chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers. Despite these challenges, there is a solution.