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Managing Joint Pain Naturally: A Holistic Approach

Edge Family Medicine

At Edge Family Medicine, we help patients in Upland, Rancho Cucamonga, and Montclair manage joint pain with holistic, evidence-based strategies. Learn how lifestyle changes, targeted nutrition, and physical therapy can support healthier joints. A diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods can help manage pain naturally.

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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. With more knowledge comes better control and confidence in managing your health.

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Hypertension In Seniors: Can Exercise & Diet Save Your Heart?

Center for Family Medicine

A blood pressure reading is done with a special cuff that measures the systolic and diastolic numbers in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). Certain factors like age, high-sodium diet, genetics, lack of physical activity, obesity, and alcohol abuse will increase the risk of developing hypertension.

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Deprescribing Super Special III: Constance Fung, Emily McDonald, Amy Linsky, and Michelle Odden

GeriPal

Summary Transcript CME Summary Its another deprescribing super special on today’s GeriPal Podcast, where we delve into the latest research on deprescribing medications prescribed to older adults. Eric 00:04 And Alex, we ve got another deprescribing super special with us today. This is Eric Widera. Alex 00:03 This is Alex Smith.

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Setting Healthy Weight Loss Goals for the New Year: Key Strategies to Try

Dr. Michael Bazel

Exercise : Aim to incorporate regular physical activity into your daily routine. Stress Management : Chronic stress can interfere with weight loss. Break Down Your Goal into Smaller Milestones Large goals can feel overwhelming, so breaking them down into smaller, more manageable milestones can make the process feel less daunting.

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Why I don’t do “weight loss” as a primary care physician

Vida Family Medicine

From specialized obesity clinics to online services offering quick prescriptions, the options can feel overwhelming. This can be disheartening, leading to a cycle of stricter diets, increased frustration, and worse physical and mental health. If you've been trying to lose weight for years, you’re not alone.

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Have Job-Based Health Coverage at 65? You May Still Want To Sign Up for Medicare

Physician's Weekly

It also covered related pain management and physical therapy after she returned home to New York City. Diamond plans to sue the broker who manages her company’s health plan and other benefits for negligence. The bills totaled more than $100,000. Lambert said she has seen the issue “many, many times.”