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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. Why Act Now?

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

Dr. Michael Bazel

It takes into account several key factors: Health conditions: Properly managing health concerns like diabetes, high blood pressure, or digestive disorders. People With Chronic Conditions: Including diabetes, hypertension, and digestive disorders. Activity levels: Adapting to either a sedentary or highly active lifestyle.

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Maria Ansari, MD, FACC, named to Modern Healthcare’s list of 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives

Permanente Medicine

Reducing disparities in hypertension control between white and Black patients by 33% and in diabetes control between white and Latino patients by 25% at TPMG. Improving access in adult and family medicine at TPMG by reducing appointment booking times by more than 33%.

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What Happens if Peripheral Arterial Disease is Left Untreated?

Vascular Physician

Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn more about preventing, treating, and managing PAD. At the Vascular Institute of the Rockies, our friendly team can help you manage your PAD symptoms and create a treatment plan to protect your circulatory health and live your best life.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

Other factors that could make you more likely to be affected by RAS include: High blood pressure High cholesterol Diabetes Smoking Unhealthy diet Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 Obesity What Are the Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications? In most cases, RAS does not exhibit any noticeable signs or symptoms.

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

Medical conditions: Conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease can increase the risk of glaucoma. Consult with your primary care physician before starting a new workout routine, ensuring it aligns with your specific health needs.

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Don’t take it personally

Blood, Sweat, and Tears

The patient was a 78 year old sweet lady, who reminded me of my own grandma who had diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis, previous myocardial infarction, a repaired hernia, cataracts, diabetic nephropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and now bloody and mucoid vaginal discharge. The irony made me laugh. Not out loud).

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