Medications, Lifestyle Changes, Supportive Care, and More
For many people with dementia, cognitive issues aren’t the only target of treatment. “You’re not just talking about cognition. You’re talking about behavior,” says Segal-Gidan. “Most of the drugs that we use are addressing these symptoms, whether that's depression or anxiety or psychosis.”In early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, irritability, anxiety, or depression are common. In later stages of the...
What Is a Liquid Biopsy for Lung Cancer?
After your procedure, you can go about your life as you normally would, without restrictions. The analysis usually takes one to two weeks, after which your healthcare provider can explain the results and their implications. If you receive a negative result, your doctor will probably order a tissue biopsy as confirmation.Studies show that liquid biopsies have a high specificity but...
Revenge Sleep Procrastination: Are You Doing It and How to Stop
Revenge sleep procrastination, or revenge bedtime procrastination, is when you decide to stay up later at night than you ought to in order to enjoy some extra hours of downtime. Raise your hand if you’ve ever thought: “There just aren’t enough hours in the day” — and then, after wrapping up a full day of work, you decide to...
Turmeric for Ulcerative Colitis: Can It Help?
Turmeric contains only a small amount of curcumin. On top of that, our body doesn’t absorb this substance easily. You’d have to eat a lot of foods spiced with turmeric to reach curcumin levels that are comparable to those used in studies.On the other hand, since the optimal dose of curcumin isn’t clear, getting at least some through your...
Brewing Tea Removes Heavy Metals From Drinking Water
Tea is already one of the healthiest drinks you can reach for, but researchers have discovered another perk to the popular drink: Steeping tea leaves may make for cleaner drinking water.A new study finds that heavy metals like lead and cadmium bind to tea leaves during the brewing process (called adsorption), effectively filtering harmful contaminants.“We found that brewing tea...
Causes, Treatment, Prevention, and Triggers
Headache pain behind the eyes can arise from conditions ranging from mild and commonplace to chronic neurological issues."Pain behind the eyes is a symptom, not a diagnosis," says Hope O’Brien, MD, a neurologist and the founder and CEO of Headache Center for Hope, a headache treatment clinic in Cincinnati. Evaluating other symptoms that occur alongside pain behind the eyes...
12 Deaths Tied to Listeria Outbreak Linked to Supplement Shakes
Frozen supplemental shakes sold to hospitals and long-term care facilities nationwide have been recalled by their manufacturer because of potential listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week. At least 38 people have been infected with the Listeria monocytogenes strain tied to the outbreak, the FDA announced in a joint statement with the Centers for Disease...
Medication, Surgery, Implantable Devices, and Lifestyle
People with HCM may be at an enhanced risk of cardiovascular disease, and therefore should try to follow expert recommendations for a heart-healthy lifestyle, such as adopting a healthy diet and exercise habits.Get Regular Exercise, but Avoid Short BurstsSome nervousness around exercise is natural in people with HCM, especially when physical activity causes symptoms like chest pain or shortness...
How to Induce a Period: Natural Methods, Medications, Risks
There are few evidence-based natural methods that may induce a period. But there may be lifestyle changes that can help regulate an irregular menstrual cycle. Here’s what the research and experts say.ExerciseThere is no research showing that exercise can induce a period. There are anecdotal reports that stretching or yoga may help regulate the menstrual cycle, but it hasn’t...
How to Use Resistance Bands: For Absolute Beginners
The right training plan depends on your current fitness level and your goals. If you’re not currently doing any strength training, start with two days per week. As you become proficient in the exercises, you can add a third day into the week, says Matthews. (The training plan below includes the progression from two to three days per week,...
