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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

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. Nutrition counseling demystifies these needs and ensures that individuals consume the right nutrients.

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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. The best treatment plan for you will depend on your particular condition and symptoms.

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A Guide to Glaucoma Awareness & Proactive Eye Health

East Cary Family Physicians

By the time individuals experience vision problems, significant damage may have already occurred. If any concerns are identified, individuals are promptly referred to an ophthalmologist for a comprehensive eye examination. Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by elevated intraocular pressure.

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Renal Artery Stenosis: Is It Common & Life Threatening?

Vascular Physician

The majority of individuals who develop RAS also have atherosclerosis, a condition that causes sticky plaque to build up on the inside of your artery walls. Schedule Your RAS Consultation at The Vascular Institute When it comes to protecting the health of your renal arteries, there's no time to waste. How Common is RAS?

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Under Pressure: Hypertensive Emergencies in the Pediatric Emergency Department

PEMBlog

All kids with hypertensive emergency need ICU-level care. Before your blood pressure rises as well, know that this PEMBlog article is here to provide an overview of the recognition and management of hypertensive emergencies. These neurological manifestations suggest hypertensive encephalopathy, a form of end-organ damage.

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How to manage GLP-1s in the hospital

Today's Hospitalist

Moreover, because obesity is a chronic disease, “anti-obesity medications should be continued long term, and we can’t stop these medications, just like we wouldn’t stop those for diabetes or hypertension.” However, not all outpatient endoscopy suites may be equipped to do that.