Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Jan
Frailty and Polypharmacy in Older Adults: How to Reduce Medication Side Effects
Frailty and polypharmacy in older adults create a dangerous cycle of side effects and decline. Learn how to identify unnecessary medications, use proven deprescribing tools, and reduce harm - without risking health.
Jan
Type 2 Diabetes: Symptoms, Causes, and How to Manage It
Learn the real symptoms, causes, and proven ways to manage type 2 diabetes. From lifestyle changes to new medications and remission, this guide gives you what actually works.
Jan
Cardiac Risk Calculators: Using ASCVD Scores to Make Better Heart Health Decisions
The ASCVD risk calculator helps determine your 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke using key health factors. Learn how it works, when to use it, and how to interpret results for better heart health decisions.
Dec
Sports and Anticoagulants: Injury Risk and How to Stay Safe
Athletes on blood thinners face higher bleeding risks during sports. Learn which activities are safe, how DOACs offer more flexibility than warfarin, and proven strategies to compete without risking serious injury.
Dec
Sexual Side Effects from Common Medications: What You Need to Know
Many common medications-from antidepressants to blood pressure pills-can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or delayed orgasm. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause these issues and what you can do about them.
Dec
Bile Acid Diarrhea: How to Diagnose, Treat with Binders, and Manage with Diet
Bile acid diarrhea is often misdiagnosed as IBS-D but responds well to binders and diet changes. Learn how to get tested, which medications work best, and simple dietary tips to stop chronic watery diarrhea.
Dec
Phantom Limb Pain: How Mirror Therapy and Medications Help Manage the Pain
Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and is caused by brain rewiring, not psychology. Learn how mirror therapy, gabapentin, amitriptyline, and other treatments can reduce or eliminate this persistent pain.
Dec
When to Seek a Second Opinion About Medication Side Effects
If medication side effects are disrupting your daily life, it’s time to consider a second opinion. Learn the warning signs, what to track, and how to get answers faster - with real data from 2024 studies.
Dec
School Medications: Safe Administration Guidelines for Parents
Learn exactly what parents must do to ensure their child's medication is safely administered at school. From paperwork and delivery to storage and end-of-year cleanup - get the clear, step-by-step guidelines backed by current health policies.
Dec
Immunocompromised Patients and Medication Reactions: What You Need to Know About Special Risks
Immunocompromised patients face higher risks of serious infections from medications meant to treat autoimmune diseases or prevent transplant rejection. Learn how different drugs affect the immune system and what steps can reduce life-threatening complications.