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Lowering High Blood Pressure with Edge Family Medicine: Your Guide to a Healthier Life

Edge Family Medicine

Introduction: Taking Control of Your Blood Pressure At Edge Family Medicine, our priority is your overall well-being. High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, can increase your risk of heart disease, but with the right lifestyle changes and expert care, it can be controlled. Left unmanaged, it can lead to heart complications.

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How to Manage Chronic Diseases for a Healthier Life: Expert Tips from Edge Family Medicine

Edge Family Medicine

Taking Control of Your Health with Chronic Disease Management Chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and COPD can be challenging, but at Edge Family Medicine , we specialize in helping patients regain control of their health. Stay Informed Learn as much as you can about your condition. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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FDA Approves Polypill Widaplik for Hypertension

Physician's Weekly

Food and Drug Administration has approved Widaplik (telmisartan, amlodipine, and indapamide) for the treatment of hypertension in adults. “I am very excited and pleased to have Widaplik approved for the treatment of hypertension in the U.S. More Information Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.

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Molecular Analysis Improves FH Prognosis & Risk Stratification

Physician's Weekly

Adding genetic testing to clinical familial hypercholesterolemia screening improves risk assessment, prognosis and helps to guide targeted therapy. Familial hypercholesterolemia is one subset of hypercholesterolemia. Records also included other information related to cardiovascular risk and history.

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Age, Self-Rated Health, and Medical Conditions are Associated with Patient-Provider Discussions of Colorectal Cancer Tests [Population health and epidemiology]

Annals of Family Medicine

Study Design and Analysis: Secondary, cross-sectional data analysis of the 2022 Health Information National Trends Survey (HINTS 6), which contained 6252 responses. Conclusions: Our findings may inform interventions to enhance CRC screening test conversations among 45 to 49 year-olds and their providers.

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Common Myths About Blood Pressure and Heart Health

Imperial Center Family Medicine

You Can Tell You Have High Blood Pressure From How You Feel The reality is that high blood pressure (hypertension) is largely a “silent” condition. Tracking trends through home monitoring and informing your doctor can help verify if treatment is needed. Let’s take a look at some of these common myths.

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Proactive Wellness: The Lifesaving Benefits of Regular Check-ups 

East Cary Family Physicians

Many health conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and certain cancers, can develop with little to no noticeable symptoms in their initial stages. These appointments aim to assess your overall health, identify potential risk factors, and detect any underlying health conditions that might be developing silently.