Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Affirmative Consent Laws: How Patient Permission for Medical Substitution Actually Works
Affirmative consent laws apply to sexual activity, not medical decisions. Medical substitution uses informed consent and substituted judgment - not verbal yeses. Learn how patient permission really works when someone can't speak for themselves.
- Dec 12, 2025
- Connor Back
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Deprescribing Research: What Happens When You Reduce Medications in Older Adults
Deprescribing research shows that carefully reducing unnecessary medications in older adults improves safety, reduces falls, and enhances quality of life. Learn how it works and who benefits most.
- Dec 11, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Kava and Liver Health: Safety with Other Medications
Kava may help with anxiety, but combining it with medications can cause severe liver damage. Learn which drugs are dangerous with kava, how extraction methods affect risk, and safer alternatives.
- Dec 10, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Travel with Blood Thinners: How to Stay Safe Abroad
Traveling with blood thinners is safe if you plan ahead. Know your medication type, stay hydrated, move often, and carry your prescriptions. DOACs are easier to manage abroad than warfarin. Never skip doses-even with jet lag.
- Dec 8, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Heart Attack Warning Signs: What to Watch For and When to Call 911
Recognize the real warning signs of a heart attack - not just chest pain - and know exactly what to do when symptoms appear. Early action saves lives.
- Dec 7, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Upper Airway Stimulation: An Implant Solution for Sleep Apnea When CPAP Doesn’t Work
Upper airway stimulation with the Inspire device is a proven implant therapy for sleep apnea patients who can't tolerate CPAP. It reduces apnea events by 68%, improves sleep quality, and has high patient satisfaction rates.
- Dec 6, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Time in Range: How CGM Metrics Help You Manage Diabetes Daily
Time in Range (TIR) uses continuous glucose monitoring to show how often your blood sugar stays in a healthy zone - giving you real-time control over diabetes, beyond what HbA1c can tell you.
- Dec 4, 2025
- Connor Back
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Women’s Heart Disease: Recognizing Unique Symptoms and Effective Risk Management
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet symptoms often differ from men's. Learn the unique warning signs like fatigue and jaw pain, why diagnosis is delayed, and how to protect your heart with proven prevention steps.
- Dec 1, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP): What You Need to Know About This Rapid-Onset Drug Rash
AGEP is a rare but serious drug-induced skin reaction with rapid-onset pustules and redness. Learn causes, diagnosis, treatment options, and what to do if you suspect you have it.
- Nov 29, 2025
- Connor Back
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Bell’s Palsy Treatment: How Corticosteroids Help Restore Facial Movement
Bell's palsy causes sudden facial paralysis, but prompt treatment with corticosteroids like prednisone can dramatically improve recovery. Learn how, when, and why steroids work-and what to avoid.
- Nov 21, 2025
- Guy Boertje
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