Category: Health & Medicine - Page 2

Stroke Types: Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic and How to Prevent Them

  • Jan, 18 2026
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Learn the key differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, how they’re treated, and proven prevention strategies backed by the latest medical research. Know the signs, act fast, and reduce your risk.

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How to Read Dose Measurements on Liquid Prescription Labels

  • Jan, 14 2026
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Learn how to accurately read liquid prescription labels using milliliters (mL) to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Essential guide for parents, caregivers, and anyone managing liquid medications.

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How to Use Behavioral Tricks to Build a Medication Habit

  • Jan, 13 2026
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Learn how to use simple behavioral tricks-like habit stacking and smart reminders-to turn medication-taking into an automatic habit. Proven strategies that work for chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression.

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BPPV: Understanding Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo and How Canalith Repositioning Works

  • Jan, 11 2026
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BPPV is a common inner ear disorder causing brief, spinning dizziness with head movements. Canalith repositioning, like the Epley maneuver, fixes it in minutes - no drugs or surgery needed.

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Living With Fibromyalgia: How to Control Pain and Make Lifestyle Changes That Work

  • Jan, 8 2026
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Learn how to manage fibromyalgia pain with proven lifestyle changes, exercise, and therapy. No cure exists, but thousands are living better with the right tools.

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TIA vs. Stroke: Warning Signs and What to Do Right Now

  • Jan, 5 2026
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TIA and stroke share the same warning signs, but a TIA is a medical emergency that predicts a major stroke. Know the symptoms, act fast-even if they disappear-and get evaluated within 24 hours to prevent lifelong damage.

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Pulmonary Rehabilitation for Chronic Lung Disease: What It Is and How It Helps

  • Jan, 4 2026
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Pulmonary rehabilitation is a proven, multidisciplinary program that helps people with chronic lung diseases breathe easier, move better, and regain independence. Learn how it works, who it’s for, and what results to expect.

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Remote Microphone Systems: How They Help You Hear Speech in Noise

  • Jan, 3 2026
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Remote microphone systems help people with hearing loss understand speech in noisy places like restaurants and meetings. They send clear sound directly to hearing aids, cutting through background noise. Studies show up to 61% better understanding than hearing aids alone.

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Chronic Kidney Disease: Stages, Progression, and Early Detection

  • Dec, 31 2025
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Chronic kidney disease often has no symptoms until it's advanced. Learn the five stages of CKD, how eGFR and albuminuria predict progression, and why early detection saves lives - and kidneys.

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Cold-Induced Urticaria: What to Do When Hives Appear After Cold Exposure

  • Dec, 30 2025
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Cold-induced urticaria causes itchy hives after exposure to cold. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated, and managed-plus what to avoid to prevent dangerous reactions.

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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Understanding Confusion, Lactulose, and How to Prevent It

  • Dec, 29 2025
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Hepatic encephalopathy causes confusion and cognitive decline due to liver failure. Lactulose is the primary treatment to reduce ammonia, and prevention involves managing triggers like infections and constipation. Early detection saves lives.

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How to Request Written Medication Instructions You Understand

  • Dec, 28 2025
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You have the right to understand your medication instructions. Learn how to ask for clear, written directions using proven strategies tied to patient rights and health literacy standards.

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