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Managing Joint Pain Naturally: A Holistic Approach

Edge Family Medicine

Learn how lifestyle changes, targeted nutrition, and physical therapy can support healthier joints. The Role of Movement in Joint Health Why Exercise Matters Regular physical activity strengthens muscles, improves flexibility, and supports joint stability. Explore our medical services. Why Choose Edge Family Medicine?

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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.

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Behavioral Health Provider Perspectives on the Integration of Behavioral Health into Primary Care [Behavioral, psychosocial, and mental illness]

Annals of Family Medicine

Population Studied: Interviewees (n=10) included generalist Behavioral Health Consultants, specialized Behavioral Health Consultants, and Directors of Behavioral Health representing 7 organizations in New Jersey in different settings, e.g., adult primary care, pediatrics, and women’s health. Setting: Virtual interviews.

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Visiting a Health Clinic for Women’s Health Screenings

Mesa Family Physician

A women’s health check typically includes a review of your medical history, a physical examination, and specific screenings based on your age and risk factors. If you’re new to a provider, you might hear terms like establish care visit or new patient visit vs annual physical. What Is a Women’s Health Check?

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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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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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Well-being Investment: Nutrition

Joy in Family Medicine Coaching

(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. And my celebratory ones are – cupcakes, mimosas, tropical drinks – are reserved for special occasions (not just when someone I know is having a birthday – that’s too often for me).