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The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Reversing Early Chronic Disease

Edge Family Medicine

Stress Management: Techniques like meditation, deep breathing, and mindfulness reduce cortisol levels and enhance health. Social Connection: Positive relationships and community support improve mental health and resilience. Why Act Now? Early intervention is key to reversing chronic diseases.

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The Power of Words, 16 Years Later

A Country Doctor Writes

If a primary care patient was going through a difficult time with their social life or mental health, we would walk them down the hall to meet a therapist right then and there. Similarly, if a behavioral health patient looked like they had pneumonia, the warm handoff would go in the opposite direction.

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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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Improving Mental Health: Strategies for Self-Care and Well-Being

Family Physicians of Greeley

Maintaining good mental health is essential for our overall well-being. In today’s fast-paced and often stressful world, it’s important to prioritize self-care and adopt strategies that promote mental well-being. Establish Healthy Sleep Patterns: Adequate sleep is crucial for mental health and cognitive function.

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Telehealth for Maternity Care: Qualitative Perspectives of Clinicians and Mothers [Qualitative research]

Annals of Family Medicine

Telehealth as an alternative to in-person health appointments gained prominence at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Health institutions rapidly adopted video and voice consultations to limit viral transmissions. However, health leaders have cautioned about expanding telehealth into maternal-fetal medicine.

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Integrated care for adults with complex needs: opportunities of case management in primary care to improve equity [Health care disparities]

Annals of Family Medicine

Having more consultation time and establishing a relationship of trust with people helped to address their unmet social needs. Results: The CMP encouraged the case managers and other healthcare providers to better understand people’s social needs by evaluating their whole situation more broadly.

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Discovering the Best Direct Primary Care in Michigan: A Personal Guide

Plum Health

Services Offered: Consider the types of services you need, such as preventive care, chronic disease management, or mental health support. Take the time to get to know them and build a strong relationship. Schedule a consultation with Plum Health Direct Primary Care in Michigan.