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Supporting Healthy Aging With Tailored Obesity Management Strategies

Physician's Weekly

Weight loss programs for older adults also benefit from co-management by an interdisciplinary team that may include a geriatrician, an obesity medicine specialist, an endocrinologist, a registered dietitian, a bone metabolism specialist, a physical therapist and an exercise physiologist.

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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

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. But for some people with high genetic risk or who have struggled to make impactful changes, medication may be necessary as an additional measure.

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Patient Violence Travels Cross-Setting: From EMS to ED to Inpatient

Physician's Weekly

The observational cohort study at a Midwest quaternary academic center, which comprised an ED, hospital, and affiliated emergency medical services agency, examined whether workplace violence by patients follows them through successive points of care. violent events per 10 encounter-hours—versus 0.35 in the ED and 6.37 into a fourth.

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Underneath

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He appeared relaxed on his medical cot, lying back at 45 degrees, facing the room's door, his legs comfortably extended in front of him and his gown tied correctly behind him. He was a few years shy of middle-age and appeared to be in good physical shape. Sir," I said, touching his shoulder, "I'm going to perform a physical exam now."

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Health and Safety During LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

This is a time when lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people and allies alike unite to support each other, strengthen the community, and celebrate themselves and others with parades and joyous events. LGBTQ+ health and safety – both physical and mental – is extremely important.

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Your Least Favorite Emotion, and What to Do with It.

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

Can you find a way to close the stress cycle regularly: Stress isn’t a one-time event with a single reaction. The Nagoski sisters in their book on burnout highlighted 7 things shown to close the cycle and signal your brain and threat detection system you are safe: Physical exercise. So I just tell it to take a seat in the back.

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How Your Emotional Health Impacts Blood Pressure

Imperial Center Family Medicine

Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits. Studies associate the two hours after an episode of rage with a higher risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Research shows that treating the whole person is important for mental well-being and physical health. Don’t underestimate the simple power of deep breaths.