Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

  • January

    20

    2026
  • 5

Presbyopia: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Reading Glasses Help

Presbyopia is the natural loss of near vision that begins around age 40. Learn why it happens, how reading glasses and progressive lenses help, and what new treatments are on the horizon.

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  • January

    13

    2026
  • 5

Spinal Cord Injury: Understanding Function Loss, Rehabilitation, and Assistive Devices

Spinal cord injury causes loss of movement and sensation below the injury level. Effective rehab begins immediately, using physical therapy, assistive devices, and technology to restore function and independence. Recovery varies by injury severity.

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  • January

    10

    2026
  • 5

How to Use Lockboxes for High-Risk Medications at Home: A Simple Safety Guide

Learn how to safely store high-risk medications like opioids and benzodiazepines at home using a lockbox. Simple steps to protect kids, prevent misuse, and save lives.

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  • January

    7

    2026
  • 5

Medication Storage and Authenticity: How to Protect Your Home Supply from Counterfeits and Accidents

Learn how to safely store medications at home to prevent accidental poisonings, teen misuse, and counterfeit drugs. Get practical tips on locking up meds, spotting fakes, and proper disposal.

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  • January

    6

    2026
  • 5

OTC Medication Safety During Pregnancy: What to Ask First

Learn what OTC medications are safe during pregnancy and the five essential questions to ask before taking any pill. Avoid hidden risks with acetaminophen, NSAIDs, decongestants, and more.

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  • January

    3

    2026
  • 5

Bone Health Screening: Understanding DEXA Scan Results and Fracture Risk

Learn how DEXA scans measure bone density, interpret your T-score, and assess your fracture risk with FRAX. Understand who needs screening, what the results mean, and how to protect your bones before it's too late.

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  • January

    3

    2026
  • 5

How to Report a Medication Error or Concern to Your Provider

Learn how to report a medication error to your provider with clear, actionable steps - from documenting the mistake to filing with the FDA and ISMP. Protect yourself and help prevent future errors.

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  • December

    31

    2025
  • 5

Upper GI Bleeding: Understanding Ulcers, Varices, and Immediate Stabilization

Upper GI bleeding is a life-threatening condition caused by ulcers, varices, or other sources. Learn the signs, how doctors diagnose and treat it, why timing matters, and what's new in 2025 for better outcomes.

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  • December

    28

    2025
  • 5

Polysomnography: What to Expect During a Sleep Study and How Results Are Interpreted

Polysomnography is the gold standard sleep study that tracks brain waves, breathing, oxygen, and movement overnight to diagnose sleep disorders like apnea, narcolepsy, and parasomnias. Learn what to expect and how results guide treatment.

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  • December

    21

    2025
  • 5

Vitiligo Treatment: How Phototherapy Works and Why It’s Combined with Topical Therapy, Not Depigmentation

Phototherapy is the most effective treatment for vitiligo, but it's not combined with depigmentation. Learn how NB-UVB light works, why some body parts respond better, and how adding topical creams boosts results.

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  • December

    20

    2025
  • 5

Topical Analgesics: Lidocaine, Capsaicin, and NSAID Gels Explained

Lidocaine, capsaicin, and NSAID gels offer targeted pain relief with fewer side effects than pills. Learn how each works, who they’re best for, and how to use them right.

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  • December

    18

    2025
  • 5

OTC Athlete’s Foot Treatments: Safe and Effective Use Guide

Learn how to safely and effectively treat athlete’s foot with OTC antifungals. Discover which products work best, how to use them right, and how to prevent recurrence.

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