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. Balance water with food and electrolytes.

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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. Food and Drug Administration recently moved to regulate health apps that act as medical devices (e.g., Kenny Lin, MD, MPH Director, Robert L. Phillips, Jr.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 9, 2025

Read on for an overview of medications used to treat high blood pressure, along with lifestyle changes that can enhance the effectiveness of these medications. When your doctor diagnoses you with high blood pressure, they will likely recommend medications and lifestyle changes based on your risk of complications.

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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Policy solutions require insight into complex patterns of training from medical school graduation through specialty training into PC careers. Population Studied: US physicians who graduated from medical school 2001-2015. Others (32%, 1697) left PC to train in IM or Peds subspecialties, emergency medicine, or other fields.

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Center for Family Medicine

MARCH 28, 2025

Easing arthritis pain is easier said than done, but is possible with natural and medical treatments. Medication and physical therapy If lifestyle changes cannot reduce pain significantly, pain management is a useful tool. Use pain medication wisely, considering any current medication or preexisting health conditions.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Data are pulled from each systems’ Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) database via centralized R code. Outcome Measures: Prevalence estimates for 20 health conditions that address mental illness, chronic physical health conditions, substance use disorder, maternal and child health, and firearm injury.

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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 27, 2025

If the chronic pain stems from an existing medical condition, the doctor may refer the patient to a pain specialist. This medical professional can provide further tips or strategies for immediate and long-term pain management. The medical team can also help patients with resources to manage the stress and anxiety from the condition.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is associated with improved access and engagement in mental health services and mental and physical health patient outcomes. Context Primary care must address the complex needs of patients with multiple chronic conditions, given 40% of patients seen in primary care have behavioral health needs.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Persistent and distressful sexual problems are defined as female sexual dysfunction (FSD),, which can increase the risk of physical and emotional health problems. The causes of FSD include multiple biopsychosocial, cultural and interpersonal factors.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) is a model in which medical and behavioral health providers work together to provide whole person care, usually in primary care settings. Despite success in some community health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers, IBH is not widely implemented in other settings.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

±14.0), impaired physical (28.5±8.3) health-related QoL (Medical Outcomes Study Short Form), and high opioid dose (177±1,041 MME/day), without statistically significant between-group differences at baseline. years old; mean±SD), with long-standing, impactful CLBP: moderate average pain (Brief Pain Inventory: 6.1±1.6)

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The implementation of a public primary care telephone consultation service provided by occupational therapists and physical therapists was identified as a promising strategy to help better meet population needs and reduce the use of other costly services (e.g.

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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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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: As academic medical centers purposefully integrate telemedicine visits into primary care, efficacy studies are needed to appropriately guide resource allocation and triage processes. Population Studied: 87 primary care providers, including family physicians, internists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 12, 2025

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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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Comprehending how your hydration level influences your blood pressure readings can contribute to better heart health and prevent unnecessary medications or treatment interventions. This assumption could prompt unnecessary follow-up tests or medications. Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

JUNE 16, 2025

Comprehending how your hydration level influences your blood pressure readings can contribute to better heart health and prevent unnecessary medications or treatment interventions. This assumption could prompt unnecessary follow-up tests or medications. Hydration is surprisingly important in blood pressure management.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 14, 2025

Hands-on healing Physical therapy focuses on improving strength, flexibility, and function to reduce pain. Rural patients can often receive preliminary guidance from a visiting physical therapist and continue exercises at home. These treatments can help the body and mind work together to ease pain and promote healing.

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Center for Family Medicine (CFM)

JUNE 1, 2025

Everyone has an important role in maintaining mental and physical health and well-being and creating welcoming and safe spaces, so let’s dive further into the best ways to do just that. Take the steps to prevent STIs, such as frequent testing, wearing a condom, and medications if you and your doctor agree it’s right for you.

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BMJ

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Staying psychologically and physically healthy in this environment will be a challenge. It is imperative that we are intentional in how we look after our psychological and physical health. By Jill Benson, Discipline of General Practice, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia, jill.benson@adelaide.edu.au

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Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 5, 2022

They can do this through physical exams and by sending the patient to the laboratory for blood tests and toxicology reports looking for diseases or illnesses. This way, you can get the treatment and medication you need faster. Yearly check-ups are not only for people with a medical history.

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Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 26, 2025

At Vida Family Medicine, I’ve helped hundreds of patients improve their blood sugar without extreme dieting or cutting out the foods they love. In these cases, medications can be helpful, and we’re here to guide you through that decision. Small, sustainable changes that work with your body—not against it.

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Common Sense Family Doctor

MARCH 18, 2025

Smith, a general internist and professor of medicine and psychiatry at Michigan State University, explains why our medical system consistently prioritizes physical over emotional health and presents some ambitious proposals for how to rectify this harmful disparity. This relatively slim volume is divided into three parts.

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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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Hitchcock Family Medicine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

A family care doctor can greatly assist your family. They can provide essential medical care, help you coordinate ongoing treatments, and serve as important support throughout your life. Understanding why having a family care doctor is important for all ages and the benefits they provide is crucial.

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Health One Family Medicine

MAY 4, 2022

It is a medical condition that affects all age groups and is defined by having fewer than three stools in a week. People may experience constipation for various reasons, including their diet, eating habits, lifestyle choices, a medical condition, or the medications they consume. This guide will walk you through each of them.

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Center for Family Medicine

APRIL 21, 2025

Sleep is essential for physical and mental well-being. Medical interventions for a restful night Some individuals need additional support to increase sleep quality, especially if lifestyle changes fail to show improvements. Medication like sedatives and antidepressants can treat sleep disorders.

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Georgetown Pediatrics & Family Medicine

JANUARY 24, 2022

Depending on your personal medical history and open discussion with your physician, this will guide your treatment plan. At that time, you may need to start to incorporate blood pressure medications. The Cardiology/AHA 2017 defines hypertension as systolic of 130 mmHg and higher or diastolic of 80 mmHg and higher.

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Imperial Center Family Medicine

MAY 5, 2025

Even light physical activity has cardiovascular benefits. Research shows that treating the whole person is important for mental well-being and physical health. No matter if it’s through medication, therapy, lifestyle changes, or often a combination, managing depression can translate to measurable heart health gains.

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Family Physicians of St. Joseph

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Joseph, the family medicine practice is committed to providing exceptional, affordable, patient-centered primary care in SW Michigan without reliance on insurance companies for payment of services. From the time of its inception until October 2017, Family Physicians of St. Joseph, P.C., Anchored at 147 Peace Boulevard in St.

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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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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

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. Naming emotions, accepting their presence, and noticing physical sensations can ease their intensity. Focused breathing exercises. Positive social interactions.

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Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

JANUARY 24, 2025

(NEW) TLDR at the bottom* We are looking at your investment in your own well-being with the emphasis this go round on physical health. To date, we reviewed a helpful lifestyle change framework. We have also explored movement and exercise along with sleep. My favorite knowlegable influencer is “ Kids Eat in Color ” on Insta.

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Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Questionnaire has 6 sections: About diabetes, home glucose testing, medications, self-management, Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID-5), and continuous glucose monitoring. Regarding self-management, 84% stated completely managing diabetes on their own; only 27% reported needing help with medication management, diet, and glucose monitoring.

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