Category: Health and Wellness - Page 3

How to Ask About Side Effects vs. Allergies with Your Care Team
Dec, 25 2025

How to Ask About Side Effects vs. Allergies with Your Care Team

Learn how to tell the difference between medication side effects and true allergies so you can communicate clearly with your care team, avoid unnecessary drug avoidance, and reduce health risks.

Acute Bronchitis: How to Care for a Cough and Why Antibiotics Usually Don’t Help
Dec, 23 2025

Acute Bronchitis: How to Care for a Cough and Why Antibiotics Usually Don’t Help

Most cases of acute bronchitis are viral and don’t need antibiotics. Learn how to manage the cough safely, what actually works, and why skipping antibiotics helps fight superbugs.

Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: Tamoxifen vs Aromatase Inhibitors Explained
Dec, 21 2025

Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: Tamoxifen vs Aromatase Inhibitors Explained

Tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors are key treatments for hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Learn how they work, who benefits most, their side effects, and how to choose the right one for your situation.

Weight Maintenance: How to Keep Off the Pounds After Dieting
Dec, 19 2025

Weight Maintenance: How to Keep Off the Pounds After Dieting

Most people regain weight after dieting - not because of laziness, but because biology fights back. Learn the science-backed habits that help people keep weight off long-term, from daily weighing to consistent movement and planning for holidays.

Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Medications for Safe Self-Care
Dec, 17 2025

Complete Guide to Over-the-Counter Medications for Safe Self-Care

Learn how to use over-the-counter medications safely with clear guidance on pain relievers, cold remedies, and drug labels. Avoid common mistakes and know when to see a doctor.

Senior Patient Education: Effective Materials for Older Adults
Dec, 16 2025

Senior Patient Education: Effective Materials for Older Adults

Effective senior patient education uses simple language, large print, and visual aids to help older adults understand their health. Learn proven tools, trusted resources, and practical tips to improve comprehension and reduce medical errors.

How to Recognize Overdose from Sedatives and Sleep Medications
Dec, 9 2025

How to Recognize Overdose from Sedatives and Sleep Medications

Learn the critical signs of sedative and sleep medication overdose-unresponsiveness, slow breathing, blue lips-and what to do immediately to save a life. No waiting. No guessing.

Nephrotic Syndrome: Understanding Heavy Proteinuria, Swelling, and Effective Treatment
Dec, 6 2025

Nephrotic Syndrome: Understanding Heavy Proteinuria, Swelling, and Effective Treatment

Nephrotic syndrome causes heavy protein loss in urine, severe swelling, and high cholesterol. Learn how it's diagnosed, what causes it by age group, and the latest treatments - from steroids to new targeted drugs - that can protect your kidneys.

How to Use Medicare Extra Help to Lower Costs for Generic Prescriptions
Dec, 5 2025

How to Use Medicare Extra Help to Lower Costs for Generic Prescriptions

Medicare Extra Help cuts generic prescription costs to just $4.90 per pill for low-income seniors. Learn how to qualify, apply, and avoid common mistakes that cost thousands in drug expenses.

Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives
Dec, 4 2025

Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives

Stimulants for ADHD can improve focus but may increase heart rhythm risks. Learn how to assess your personal risk, recognize warning signs, and explore safer non-stimulant alternatives with proven effectiveness.