Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Medications That Increase Fall Risk in Older Adults: What You Need to Know
Many older adults fall because of medications they're taking-antidepressants, sleep aids, blood pressure drugs, and more. Learn which drugs raise fall risk and what to do about them.
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Opioid Withdrawal Timeline and How to Manage Symptoms Safely
Learn the opioid withdrawal timeline, from early symptoms to long-term recovery. Discover proven strategies to manage symptoms safely with medical support, medications like buprenorphine, and lifestyle changes that improve success rates.
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Sensitive Skin Care: Fragrance-Free Routines and Testing
Fragrance-free skincare is essential for sensitive skin, reducing irritation and repairing the skin barrier. Learn how to choose safe products, patch test correctly, and build a simple routine that works.
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Osteonecrosis of the Jaw from Medications: Key Dental Warning Signs You Can't Ignore
Osteonecrosis of the jaw is a rare but serious side effect of certain osteoporosis and cancer drugs. Know the warning signs-exposed bone, delayed healing, jaw pain-and act early to prevent permanent damage.
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Diabetic Eye Screening: How Often You Need It and How Teleophthalmology Is Changing the Game
Diabetic eye screening saves vision. Learn when and how often to get screened, how teleophthalmology is making it easier, and why skipping exams puts your sight at risk.
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How to Overcome Swallowing Difficulties to Keep Taking Medicine
Struggling to swallow pills? You're not alone. Learn safe, proven ways to take your medicine without crushing pills or risking harm - from simple techniques to new dissolvable options.
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Checking Your Medicine Cabinet for Expired Drugs: A Simple Checklist for Safety
Learn how to safely check and clean out your medicine cabinet to avoid dangerous expired drugs. Get a simple, step-by-step checklist and disposal tips backed by FDA and medical experts.
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Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Reduce Tinnitus Distress
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) uses counseling and sound therapy to help your brain stop reacting to tinnitus as a threat. It doesn't silence the noise-but it can make it stop bothering you.
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Chronic Bronchitis: How to Manage Cough, Sputum, and Quit Smoking for Better Lung Health
Chronic bronchitis causes long-term cough and mucus, often from smoking. Quitting smoking and joining pulmonary rehab are the most effective ways to slow the disease and improve daily life.
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How Probiotics Affect Heart Health: Science-Backed Connections
Probiotics aren't just for digestion-they help lower blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol, and cut heart disease risk by balancing gut bacteria. Science shows how specific strains support cardiovascular health.
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