Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Geriatric Medication Safety: How to Protect Elderly Patients from Harmful Drugs
Geriatric medication safety is critical as older adults face higher risks from drug interactions, polypharmacy, and outdated prescribing. Learn how the Beers Criteria and new alternatives are reducing hospitalizations and saving lives.
How to Set Achievable Adherence Goals and Track Progress for Medication Compliance
Learn how to set realistic medication adherence goals using SMART and B-SMART frameworks, track progress with simple tools, and overcome common barriers to stay on track with your treatment plan.
Fracture Prevention: Calcium, Vitamin D, and Bone-Building Medications That Actually Work
Calcium and vitamin D alone won't prevent fractures for most people. Learn which supplements actually work, when bone-building drugs are needed, and how to reduce your fracture risk with science-backed strategies.
Digital Mental Health: Apps, Teletherapy, and Privacy Considerations
Digital mental health apps and teletherapy offer convenient support, but not all are effective or safe. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to protect your privacy when using online mental health tools.
Parasitic Infections: Giardia, Pinworms, and How to Treat Them Effectively
Giardia and pinworms are two of the most common parasitic infections in the U.S. Learn their symptoms, how they spread, and how to treat them effectively - including the latest CDC guidelines and tips to prevent reinfection.
Hypertensive Retinopathy: How High Blood Pressure Damages Your Eyes
Hypertensive retinopathy is eye damage caused by high blood pressure. It can lead to vision loss without symptoms. Learn how it develops, how it's detected, and what you can do to protect your sight.
Fibromyalgia: How Widespread Pain Is Treated with Antidepressants
Fibromyalgia causes widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog. Antidepressants like duloxetine and amitriptyline help by calming the nervous system, but exercise is more effective long-term. Learn how to combine both for real relief.
Medicaid and Generics: How Generic Drugs Save Money for Low-Income Patients
Medicaid saves billions by using generic drugs, cutting copays for low-income patients from $56 to just $6. Learn how rebates, formularies, and policy changes keep generics affordable-and why they’re critical to healthcare access.
Using Wearables to Track Side Effects: Heart Rate, Sleep, and Activity
Wearables like smartwatches can track heart rate, sleep, and activity changes caused by medications, helping catch side effects early. Learn how to use them effectively-and what limits to watch for.
Euglycemic DKA on SGLT2 Inhibitors: How to Recognize and Treat This Hidden Emergency
Euglycemic DKA is a dangerous form of diabetic ketoacidosis that occurs with normal blood sugar levels, often triggered by SGLT2 inhibitors. Learn the symptoms, why it's missed, and how to treat it in an emergency.