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Why are So Many Teens and 20-Somethings Today Anxiety-Ridden?

Doctor Rachel

I am a family practice doc who sees teens and 20-somethings daily in my practice. Suggestion 1: Find an educational and social environment in which you (or your teen) feels safe and can be successful. I love young people in their teens and 20’s. I love their sass and their creativity and their general aliveness.

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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

The second piece is getting folks to be successful at restricting their calories, which works well when nutrition education and behavioral counseling strategies are combined—and even better when provided in a group setting. The patient may have worsening osteoarthritis, which limited their physical activity.

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‘Gas Station Heroin’ Spurs Spike in Poison Control Calls, FDA Warns

Physician's Weekly

But the FDA has never approved it for any medical condition in the U.S. “You never quite know what’s in that bottle,” Dr. Diane Calello of the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System told the AP. Tianeptine is sold in a number of countries as a government-approved treatment for depression.

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AAP Updates Recommendations for Adolescent Contraceptive Counseling

Physician's Weekly

Counseling should account for and educate about reduced access to abortion services based on state law. When there are no medical contraindications, pediatricians should provide adolescents with their contraceptive of choice on the same day as contraceptive counseling as a best practice. .

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End-of-Life Doulas: A Podcast with Jane Euler, Beth Klint, and John Loughnane

GeriPal

An end-of-life doula is a non-medical support person that provides a longitudinal relationship with aspects of medical, I mean, aspects of companionship, presence, holding space, some logistics, some practical help, decision making perhaps. John: I am what I am, which is a family practice doctor. Jane: Right.

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