Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Psoriasis Triggers: How Stress, Infections, and Skin Barrier Damage Cause Flares
Learn how stress, infections, and a damaged skin barrier trigger psoriasis flares-and what you can do every day to reduce them. Evidence-based tips for real-life control.
Deprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults
Deprescribing research shows that carefully reducing unnecessary medications in older adults can improve safety, reduce falls, and boost quality of life-without increasing harm. Learn how it works and why it matters now.
Pediatric Hearing Loss: Screening, Causes, and Early Intervention
Pediatric hearing loss can impact speech, learning, and social development-but early screening and intervention before six months can lead to near-normal language outcomes. Learn the causes, screening timeline, and proven strategies to help children thrive.
Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase drug levels in your blood by blocking a key enzyme. Learn which medications are at risk, why timing doesn't help, and how to stay safe.
Pain Catastrophizing: CBT Tools to Reduce Distress
Pain catastrophizing makes chronic pain feel worse by amplifying fear and helplessness. Learn how CBT tools like self-monitoring and cognitive restructuring can reduce distress and improve daily function without denying physical pain.
Nausea Medications in Pregnancy: Safe Options and Real Risk Profiles
Learn which nausea medications are safe during pregnancy and which carry hidden risks. Evidence-based options from ginger to Diclegis, and why ondansetron should be a last resort.
Vitamin B6: How This Simple Nutrient Boosts Your Brain, Mood, and Energy
Vitamin B6 is essential for brain function, mood, energy, and sleep. Learn how low levels affect your health, which foods give you the most, and when to consider a supplement.
Radiation Side Effects: Skin Care, Fatigue, and Recovery Tips
Learn how to manage radiation side effects like skin irritation and fatigue during cancer treatment. Get practical tips on skin care, fatigue relief, and what to expect during recovery.
Tinnitus and Sleep: Nighttime Strategies That Actually Work
Discover science-backed strategies to sleep better with tinnitus, including sound therapy, sleep hygiene, and CBT. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to break the cycle of nighttime ringing.
St. John’s Wort and Prescription Medications: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions
St. John’s Wort may seem like a safe natural remedy for depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, blood thinners, antidepressants, and more. Learn the real risks and what to do if you’re taking it.