Category: Health & Medications - Page 4

Certain medications commonly prescribed to seniors significantly increase fall risk. Learn which drugs-like antidepressants, benzodiazepines, and blood pressure pills-are most dangerous and how to reduce risk through medication review and deprescribing.

Air pollution triggers asthma attacks and worsens symptoms. Learn proven, science-backed ways to reduce exposure-from HEPA filters and air quality apps to policy changes that protect your lungs every day.

Losing 10% of your body weight can significantly reduce hip osteoarthritis pain and improve function. Unlike knee OA, hip OA responds more slowly-but with lasting benefits. Learn how diet, exercise, and patience can preserve your joint and delay surgery.

Caffeine and ADHD medications like Adderall can boost focus together - but also increase anxiety, heart rate, and blood pressure. Learn how to safely combine them or avoid dangerous side effects.

ADHD treatment combines stimulants, non-stimulants, and behavioral strategies for the best results. Learn how each option works, their side effects, and how to build a personalized plan that lasts.

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes painful stiffness that can last years. Learn the three stages, what actually works in mobilization, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay recovery.

High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a silent risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Learn the difference between genetic and lifestyle causes, what the numbers mean, how to lower it, and why early testing saves lives.

Learn the latest guidelines for diabetic retinopathy screening intervals and effective treatments. Find out how personalized care can prevent vision loss without unnecessary exams.

Obesity is a chronic disease driven by biology, not willpower. Learn how metabolic health, medications like GLP-1 agonists, and long-term strategies offer real hope beyond dieting and weight stigma.

Post-Concussion Syndrome can last months or longer after a mild brain injury. Learn the real recovery timelines, what actually helps, and how to manage symptoms with science-backed strategies.

GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Ozempic can cause nausea, but it's usually temporary. Learn how dosing schedules work, why nausea happens, and proven ways to manage it without quitting.

Probiotics like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Saccharomyces boulardii can reduce antibiotic-associated diarrhea by up to 70%. Learn which strains work, how to time them, and what to avoid for safe, effective use.