Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Outcome Measures Open-ended scripted questions on the interventions’ impact on pain, function, mental and physical health QoL, and opioid use. Intervention Participants were randomly assigned to the CBT or MBT interventions, each comprising eight weekly two-hour sessions and daily at-home practice at home during the study.

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Edge Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

To stay ahead of it: Drink 8–10 ounces of water before being outdoors Sip every 15–20 minutes during physical activity Start your day with a glass of water—even before coffee [ Cal OES ] Eat Water-Rich Foods Many fruits and vegetables are over 90% water and help hydrate naturally. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty. Plan ahead.

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The Health Policy Exchange

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Smartphone apps now include a variety of self-management tools for weight loss, physical activity, and chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes. Health Policy Fellowship Department of Family Medicine Georgetown University School of Medicine Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Individuals with complex conditions—those with multiple physical, mental, or behavioral health conditions--require numerous health and social services that are not effectively co-delivered by the current healthcare system.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Aim for at least 2.5

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Effective blood pressure management requires taking the appropriate medicine as prescribed by a healthcare professional and implementing appropriate lifestyle changes. However, the correct treatment plan can help you manage your blood pressure and reduce complications. Aim for at least 2.5

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

Finding ways to manage pain that are both effective and sustainable is possible. Non-opioid pain relief Analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ( NSAIDs ) are readily available over the counter and effectively manage mild to moderate pain. Finding relief requires practical, adaptable strategies that can be managed at home.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Lifestyle medicine programs have demonstrated a positive impact in managing these diseases but are poorly implemented and unavailable in rural communities. Lifestyle medicine involves ongoing engagement with a multidisciplinary team to support health-improving lifestyle changes. Outcome Measures: Participant characteristics (ie.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context Lifestyle Medicine (LM) is an evidence-based approach to prevention and treatment of chronic disease by addressing six pillars: physical activity, nutrition, sleep and stress management (recovery), connection, and substance use. There is limited research on implementation of LM in medically underserved communities.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

Being told you have pre-diabetes can feel overwhelming, but there’s good news: food is one of the most powerful tools you can use to manage your blood sugar. At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. What is Pre-Diabetes?

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

When establishing a Patient-Physician relationship the disclosure of the patient's location, identity and verification of a safe physical setting was not mandatory across all jurisdictions. These gaps and the lack of implementation planning render standardized training and learner competency development in virtual care management difficult.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Nursing home residents and their families prioritised personalised care that meets their diverse physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs, while preserving dignity and functional abilities. However, staff face constraints due to low staffing levels, composition, and skills, as well as the demands of regulatory compliance.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2023

Most patients who go to see a primary care doctor are concerned about improving their physical health. There are many factors that impact our physical health- genetics, environmental exposures, economic resources, and behaviors. However, one large factor in physical health that patients often ignore is mental health.

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Center for Family Medicine

JUNE 6, 2025

Certain factors like age, high-sodium diet, genetics, lack of physical activity, obesity, and alcohol abuse will increase the risk of developing hypertension. Treating Hypertension Hypertension has no cure, but the disease is managed through different interventions like medication and lifestyle changes.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 20, 2025

member login CONTACT US About Us Concierge Medicine Services Our Physicians Locations Member Login Contact Us L Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist January 21, 2025 Orthopedic pain management is a guessing game. Good orthopedic pain management doesn’t always automatically call for imaging or a subspecialist.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: In recent years, given significant challenges with accessing primary care physicians in Canada, there has been increased attention towards involving other health care providers, such as rehabilitation professionals, for managing different conditions.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

JUNE 15, 2023

A great way to manage stress is by talking with your primary doctor. How a Primary Doctor Can Help You A primary doctor is one of the best health professionals to talk about your mental and physical health situations with. Managing your stress will give you countless benefits that can change your life.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Self-management support (SMS) is a complementary intervention to evidence-based treatments that promotes self-efficacy and empowerment. While SMS is well established for chronic physical conditions, evidence is lacking to support the implementation of structured SMS programs for common mental disorders, and particularly anxiety.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

Getting the facts straight on some common blood pressure management myths can help you take control of your heart health. Following your physician’s treatment regimen, which may include medication and lifestyle adjustments, can help you regain control of your blood pressure management, regardless of your age.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Be sure to hydrate well, especially during physical activity and time spent in warmer weather, when fluid needs spike.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management. How Dehydration Influences Blood Pressure Readings Your level of hydration directly impacts the accuracy of your blood pressure management screening. Be sure to hydrate well, especially during physical activity and time spent in warmer weather, when fluid needs spike.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 3, 2025

(NEW) TL;DR at the bottom* We continue to take a deeper dive into our physical health as one facet for our well-being. Based on the work of Dr. Lisa Lahey and Dr. Richard Kegan in Immunity to Change , this method helps align your actions with your goals through small, manageable steps. Background: It's a new year and a new day!

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BMJ

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

People who are overweight or obese represent a high-risk population in prediabetes management. NHANES collects data through interviews and physical examination covering two years in the US civilian, non-institutionalized population. Did doctors’ advice facilitate people’s practice of lifestyle change?

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Center for Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

Medication and physical therapy If lifestyle changes cannot reduce pain significantly, pain management is a useful tool. Physical therapy (PT) is a non-surgical, natural remedy for arthritis. A doctor will diagnose arthritis and recommend a physical therapy regimen. Finally, consider reducing smoking and alcohol use.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

The mind-body connection has surprising implications for blood pressure management. The Stress Response and Blood Pressure Management Stressful situations send your body into fight-or-flight mode, flooding your system with hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol. Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Study design: Qualitative interviews were conducted with older adults (n=19) and health providers (n=17) in 4 family medicine clinics (2 rural and 2 urban) in Quebec, Canada. Objective: This study compared the perspectives of patients and providers using ESOGER, a novel multidimensional assessment tool for older adults.

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Newnan Family Medicine Associates

JUNE 12, 2025

While medications and physical therapy are crucial in management, diet can significantly influence inflammation levels and arthritis symptoms. Arthritis affects millions worldwide, causing joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Research shows that certain foods that fight inflammation can help.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 23, 2025

Regular physical activity can make your heart healthier and may help bring down levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol. Exercise offers superb benefits, including weight loss (if necessary), stress management , improved energy levels, and better sleep quality. appeared first on Imperial Center Family Medicine.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The availability of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device has significantly impacted its management; whether it would be a useful tool to engage patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus (DM) type 2 in their care, is unclear. BACKGROUND: Control of diabetes remains a significant global health problem.

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Receive Quality Health Care Having a family care doctor can help ensure that you receive quality healthcare throughout your life. Family care doctors are trained to provide various services, from physical examinations and screenings to immunizations and check-ups.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. These changes can also help with weight management and cognitive function, potentially improving sleep disorders. Enjoy better overall health Poor quality sleep is the catalyst for physical health problems, such as the increased risk of chronic disease.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Dr. Hannah Do MD Family Medicine Physician The post What to know about High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) appeared first on Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine. If you have any further questions or concerns, please talk with your primary care provider at your next appointment.

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Vida Family Medicine

OCTOBER 19, 2021

It can be extremely stressful trying to deal with all of the emotions and physical symptoms that you will experience postpartum while also trying to ensure your baby is getting enough to eat. At Vida Family Medicine, we offer postpartum and lactation support in many ways. This is where a lactation consultant can be very helpful!

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: People living in precarious socio-economic conditions are at greater risk of developing mental and physical health disorders, and of having complex healthcare and social needs (hereafter complex needs). Appropriate care for these people calls for integrated care from the healthcare, social services, and community networks.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Pre-consultation questionnaires designed to provide rapid assessments of the physical, social, mental and cognitive health of older adults may support effective primary care management and improved patient outcomes for this population.

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Vida Family Medicine

AUGUST 26, 2024

This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. For some, these behaviors can spiral into an eating disorder—a serious condition that affects both mental and physical health. But this mindset can lead to dangerous behaviors.

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Priority Physicians

JANUARY 27, 2025

Physical Effects of Anxiety Anxiety levels in Indiana are high — 32.9% Tips to Manage Anxiety If anxieties disable your daily life, discuss the situation with your direct primary care doctor. But in the meantime, we have a few tips that may help you manage anticipatory anxiety. Can we learn how to stop fearing the future?

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