Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency: Understanding the Genetic Cause of COPD and Available Treatments

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Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency is a genetic cause of early-onset COPD and liver disease. Learn how it differs from smoking-related COPD, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments like augmentation therapy can do-plus what’s coming next.

Measuring Your Medication Adherence: A Practical Checklist

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Learn how to measure your medication adherence with a simple, practical checklist. Understand PDC, MARS-5, and real-world strategies to stay on track with your prescriptions-without tech or guilt.

Shingles Vaccination: Who Should Get the Recombinant Zoster Vaccine

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Shingrix is the only shingles vaccine recommended in the U.S. for adults 50+ and immunocompromised adults 19+. Learn who should get it, how effective it is, side effects, cost, and why waiting isn't safe.

Diabetes and Exercise: How to Prevent Low Blood Sugar During Workouts

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Learn how to prevent low blood sugar during workouts if you have diabetes. Discover the best exercises, when to eat carbs, how insulin affects your numbers, and how to use technology to stay safe while staying active.

Menopause Weight Gain: How Hormones, Muscle Loss, and Strategy Shape Your Body

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Menopause weight gain isn't about overeating-it's hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and slower metabolism. Learn how to fight abdominal fat with protein, strength training, and sleep-not diets.

Hypoglycemia in Older Adults: Special Risks and Prevention Plans

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Hypoglycemia in older adults is a silent threat that increases fall risk, cognitive decline, and death. Learn why certain diabetes meds like glyburide are dangerous, how to spot hidden symptoms, and what prevention plans actually work.

Computer Vision Syndrome: Proven Ways to Prevent Digital Eye Strain

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Computer Vision Syndrome causes eye strain, headaches, and dry eyes from prolonged screen use. Learn proven, science-backed ways to prevent it - from the 20-20-20 rule to screen positioning and eye exams.

Chronic Sinusitis: How Allergies, Infections, and Surgery Affect Your Breathing

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Chronic sinusitis lasts over 12 weeks and isn't just a bad cold. Learn how allergies, infections, and surgery affect your breathing-and what actually works to manage it long-term.

Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal Dialysis: What You Need to Know About Kidney Replacement Therapies

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Learn how hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis work, their pros and cons, and which one may be right for you based on lifestyle, health, and long-term outcomes. No fluff, just clear facts.

Asthma-Allergy Overlap: How Allergens Fuel Airway Inflammation and What to Do About It

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Allergic asthma affects 60% of adults with asthma, where allergens like pollen and dust mites trigger airway inflammation. Learn how to identify triggers, use effective treatments like immunotherapy and biologics, and reduce flare-ups by managing the allergy component.