Health
The Psychology of Developing New Habits: 5 Tips and Strategies
Something becomes a habit when the action becomes automatic. Here’s how to apply psychological principles to develop new and healthy habits. For many, developing healthy habits, such as cooking nutritious meals most nights, going to the gym before work, or…
Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: First Aid on the Go
Chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) is a condition involving hives and painful tissue swelling. Keeping useful items in a travel bag can help you manage the symptoms and find relief when you’re away from the comfort of your home. “Urticaria” is…
Understanding Boredom and Eating: Why We Snack When We’re Not Hungry
We often eat to fill the void or distract ourselves from a lack of engaging activities or stimulation. How can we kick this habit? We’ve all been there. You’re home alone, scrolling through channels with nothing catching your eye. You’re…
Can You Shrink a Pituitary Tumor Naturally? What to Know
Some people claim that home remedies can shrink a pituitary tumor naturally. There’s no evidence that this is true, but good lifestyle habits may help support your overall health. Pituitary tumors are relatively common, and most of these tumors aren’t…
Fasciotomy Purpose, Procedure, Effectiveness, and Side Effects
A fasciotomy is a procedure where a surgeon cuts your fascia to relieve compartment syndrome. Your fascia is a thin sheet of connective tissue surrounding and supporting your muscles. Compartment syndrome is a potentially serious condition that occurs when pressure…
Is the Rice Method Still Recommended?
The RICE method has been used for decades to help soft tissue injuries recover, but some experts suggest other methods may be better for your recovery. Our bodies are incredibly resilient, able to withstand plenty of what we put them…
Antidepressants and Hair Loss: What’s the Connection?
Hair loss is one uncommon side effect of some antidepressant medications that isn’t well understood by scientists. Antidepressants are medications medical professionals use to treat mental health conditions, such as: Antidepressants work by balancing chemicals in your brain that affect…
Hair Loss from Lyme Disease: What’s the Connection?
Months or even years after an initial tick bite, it’s possible to develop complications from Lyme disease. One possible complication is hair loss, though more research is needed on this relationship. Lyme disease is a condition caused when a tick…
Is Epilepsy Curable? Research and Medical Advancements
There’s currently no cure for epilepsy. While medications can limit or eliminate seizures in many people, sometimes epilepsy doesn’t respond to medications. Understanding the mechanisms behind epilepsy can help researchers develop more effective medications and surgery. Epilepsy is a brain…
Herbs for Sickle Cell Anemia: 4 Types
Several herbs and plants, such as aloe vera and lemongrass, may help alleviate symptoms of sickle cell anemia. However, further research is still needed to understand the exact effects Sickle cell disease causes red blood cells to change shape and…
Yellow C. diff Diarrhea: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
C. diff infection can cause diarrhea. While it may lead your poop to change color, there are no specific colors that are definitive evidence of having C. diff. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Clostridioides difficile…
Verquvo Dosage: Form, strengths, how to take, and more
Verquvo (vericiguat) is a prescription drug that’s used to lower the risk of certain complications in adults with symptomatic heart failure. The drug comes as tablet you swallow. It’s usually taken once per day as directed. Verquvo is used in…
