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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

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. Quitting can dramatically improve heart health.

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Managing High Blood Pressure with Medication and Lifestyle

Imperial Center Family Medicine

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. Quitting can dramatically improve heart health.

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The Best and Worst Cooking Oils for Managing Cholesterol

Imperial Center Family Medicine

On the other hand, oils high in heart-healthy monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats can help lower LDL and maintain healthy cholesterol screening levels. So when cooking for healthy cholesterol screening levels, oils higher in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are ideal.

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How to Prepare for Your Preventive Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Unlike appointments that address specific illnesses or injuries, preventive care visits focus on screening for potential health issues, assessing your overall wellness, and helping you establish healthy habits before problems develop. Evidence-based screening tests based on current medical guidelines, your age, and risk factors.

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Why Regular Check-ups Matter: Preventive Care at Mesa Family Physicians

Mesa Family Physician

This continuity of care is especially important for managing chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease—conditions that respond best to consistent monitoring and adjustment of treatment plans. Our Mesa physicians are experts at helping local residents balance health priorities with career demands.

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Preparing for Your Perimenopause or Menopause Evaluation: What to Expect and How to Get the Most Out of Your Appointment

Vida Family Medicine

Also bring information about preventative health screenings you have completed (mammograms, pap smears, colonoscopies, etc). Make a note of any family medical history - this includes information about menopause in close relatives (age, symptoms, etc), osteoporosis, cancers, and cardiovascular disease.

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The Importance of Regular Physical Exams

Edge Family Medicine

Regular physical exams at Edge Family Medicine are essential for maintaining your health and well-being. At Edge Family Medicine , we prioritize early detection to provide timely care and prevent complications. The post The Importance of Regular Physical Exams appeared first on Edge Family Medicine.

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