Key Diet Tips for Managing Polycythemia Vera
The ongoing treatments for polycythemia vera (PV) can sometimes interfere with appetite. But if you’re getting regular blood withdrawals or undergoing chemotherapy, there’s no understating the importance of eating a healthy diet.In particular, “Eating a well-balanced, Mediterranean-based diet” can help minimize some of the complications from PV, says Stacy Morig, RD, an oncology dietitian with Dartmouth Cancer Center in...
4 Ways Polycythemia Vera Can Affect Your Quality of Life — and What You Can Do About It
Just like any chronic health condition, polycythemia vera (PV) can have a negative impact on your everyday life. Research has shown that PV is associated with a lower quality of life in measures, including health, cognitive, emotional, and physical functioning.Symptoms such as fatigue, itchy skin, and mental health issues can make it difficult to function, but they can be...
Diabetes and Sweating
Diabetes-related excess sweating can also be managed or prevented with good diabetes management.Monitor Your Glucose Levels“The most important way to help reduce nerve damage that’s causing the excessive sweating is to understand your glucose levels, especially if they are staying above your personalized target range or goal,” says Shetal Desai Rautela, RDN, CDCES, a diabetes coach in private practice.If...
Can Tea Boost Your Immune System? 5 Teas Linked to Stronger Immunity
The bulk of tea’s immunity-boosting and overall health benefits are tied to a group of antioxidants known as polyphenols. “A significant amount of epidemiological data has shown that a diet rich in polyphenols is protective against chronic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes,” says Megan Meyer, PhD, the Durham, North Carolina–based senior director of science...
Unplanned Weight Loss May Signal Later Dementia Risk
“While intentional weight loss can be beneficial for health, unintentional weight loss, especially in older adults, may reflect underlying neurodegeneration or other health conditions,” says lead study author Zimu Wu, PhD, a research fellow at Monash University in Australia.Brain changes that start years before dementia symptoms appear may affect metabolism, appetite, mobility, and daily function, Dr. Wu says. All...
What Are Net Carbs and Should I Count Them?
Both dietary fiber and sugar alcohols are thought to have little or no impact on blood sugar, which is why those numbers aren’t included in a net carb count.FiberDietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the human body does not digest. It’s considered extremely healthy, and is mainly found in fruit, grains, legumes, and vegetables, especially when they...
NIH Spending Cuts on ‘Indirect Costs’ Could Halt Lifesaving Research
A push by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to slash funding for “indirect” research costs like lab equipment and computers could delay or end lifesaving medical studies all over the country, scientists say.“These funds keep the lights on — literally and figuratively,” says Harlan Krumholz, MD, a professor and the director of the Center for Outcomes Research and...
Ankylosing Spondylitis: Manage Heart Disease Risk
Ankylosing spondylitis is characterized by inflammation in certain joints, mainly the sacroiliac joints (where the spine attaches to the pelvis), the spine, and the hips. This inflammation causes symptoms such as low back pain and stiffness.The same inflammation that causes this pain may also be responsible for the elevated heart risks seen in people with AS. Specifically, the inflammation...
Understanding Organ Transplantation: Procedure and Recovery Guide
With the help of family, friends, and possibly a social worker at your hospital or through an organ transplant organization, you’ll want to gather information about transplant centers that fit your needs. Things to consider include the facility’s location, whether it’s covered by your insurance, and whether it offers support groups.The Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) has a...
Phone Apps for People With IBD
For people with IBD, loneliness and social isolation can lead to more hospital stays, shorter lifespans, and depression, research finds. Social media apps like MyCrohnsAndColitisTeam can help people with UC stay connected and feel supported without judgment or stigma.The app builds community by allowing participants to post photos, share updates, and encourage each other. The app also lets members give and...
