Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Home health services for medication management help seniors take the right pills at the right time, prevent dangerous interactions, and avoid hospital visits. Learn how these services work, who qualifies, and what tools make the biggest difference.

Sugar intake directly affects how well your diabetes medications work. Learn which foods sabotage metformin and other drugs, what to eat instead, and how diet changes can improve your blood sugar control faster than medication alone.

Ototoxic medications like cisplatin and gentamicin can cause permanent hearing loss. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to spot early signs, and why standard hearing tests often miss the damage-plus what you can do to protect your hearing.

Cervical and lumbar radiculopathy cause nerve pain that shoots into arms or legs. Most cases improve with conservative rehab-physical therapy, posture changes, and consistent exercises. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to avoid setbacks.

Probiotics can be dangerous for people on immunosuppressants, risking life-threatening infections. Learn who’s at risk, which strains to avoid, and what safer alternatives exist.

OCT, fundus photography, and fluorescein angiography are essential tools for diagnosing eye diseases. Learn how each works, what they show, and why doctors use them together to protect your vision.

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.

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.

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.

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.