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What led me from nurse practitioner to medical school

KevinMD

For years, I cared for patients as a nurse practitioner—managing chronic disease, guiding them through acute illness, counseling them through the often messy realities of life and health. I loved my work.

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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. What is Lifestyle Medicine?

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New Report: U.S. Primary Care System Crumbling Amid Historic Disinvestment and Surge in Chronic Diseases

The Physicians Foundation

Scorecard with National and State Level Data Reveals Workforce Shortages, Low Primary Care Reimbursement, and Reduced Patient Access to Vital Services February 18, 2025 – As the nation faces a widespread surge in chronic diseases, the third Primary Care Scorecard highlights how systemic disinvestment in U.S. As the U.S.

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Satisfying mid-life relationships linked to lower multiple chronic disease risk in older age

Medical Xpress

Satisfying relationships in midlife with partners, friends, or work colleagues are linked to a lower risk of accumulating multiple long term conditions in older age—at least among women—suggests research published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

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How can you improve your relationship with food?

Vida Family Medicine

As a primary care physician, I see many patients who struggle with their relationship with food. The patients that I see are often highly motivated to take good care of themselves to prevent or control a chronic disease. If you have struggled with your relationship with food- you are not alone!

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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. Benefits Beyond Weight Management Improved Overall Health A balanced diet supports better digestion, stronger immunity, and reduced risk of chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

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FREE Physician Retreat Book

Pamela Wible MD

Chronic disillusionment doesn’t just sap your joy; it leads to chronic disease. An unfulfilling career impacts your mood, relationships, and longevity, increasing your risk for heart disease, autoimmune conditions, cancer—even suicide. Straying from your soul’s purpose will inevitably lead to a lifetime of regret.