Regina Boyle Wheeler, Freelance Journalist Profile

Articles

What Is Hot Yoga?

Oct 20, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler

The name says it all. It’s doing yoga in very hot and humid conditions. Hot yoga can be intense and challenging. It’s always sweaty. But if you can stand the heat, you may be more flexible, toned, and feel less stress. Yoga is an ancient practice that combines postures, breathing exercises, and meditation. There are many different versions of yoga, and some are harder than others. About 17% of American adults practice some form of yoga. The most common style in the U.S. is called hatha.
Vampire Breast Lift: What Is It?

Oct 20, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler

The vampire breast lift is a procedure that uses your own blood to enhance your bust line. But does it produce real, long-lasting results or is it more of a drain on your wallet? The answer depends on what you expect out of the procedure. The vampire breast lift is not surgery. It’s a cosmetic procedure that uses injections of platelet-rich blood plasma (PRP) to improve skin texture and make your breasts appear fuller.
The Dish on GF Foods and Breast Cancer

Sep 21, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Laura Martin

Gluten free has been a huge food trend in recent years. But is it a smart strategy if you have breast cancer? Specifically, are there benefits to avoiding gluten if you have breast cancer? And could foods with gluten actually lower your risk for cancers? It's a protein in many grains, like wheat, barley, and rye. Pastas and breadhave lots of gluten. Other foods, like dressings, gravies, and cereals, can have it, too. Gluten can trigger inflammation if you have certain health issues, though.
Cystoid and Diabetic Macular Edema

Aug 27, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Jabeen Begum

The macula is in the center of your eye’s retina. It lets you see what’s right in front of you in sharp focus. But if you have macular edema, fluid collects in the retina and causes the macula to swell. Your central vision may become blurry. Reading a book, watching TV, recognizing faces, or telling the difference between colors can be hard. There are two types of common macular edema: diabetic and cystoid. Early treatment can help you see better and even save your sight.
Burnout When You Have ADHD

Aug 15, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Smitha Bhandari

When you have ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) you may feel like a juggler. You may be pretty good at keeping two or three balls in the air. But when the world tosses a few more at you, they can all fall to the floor. Trying to keep up with work, school, and other responsibilities overwhelms you and can cause burnout – especially if your ADHD isn’t treated.
Uninsured? Here’s How to Find Free Help With Your Addiction

May 28, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Carol DerSarkissian

Addiction can be hard to beat even when you have good insurance for treatments. But what if you’re uninsured and have no means to pay? Financial difficulty doesn’t have to keep you from getting help. Free or low-cost services are out there. Some digging and a few phone calls can help clear your path to recovery. Find out what type of treatment you need. You may need medically supervised detox if you’ve been addicted to a substance, or more than one, for a long time.
Does Fish Oil Help AFib?

May 22, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |James G Beckerman

You may be thinking about taking fish oil to improve your health. But when it comes to atrial fibrillation (AFib), should you reel it in or cut it loose? Fish oil is a source of omega-3 fatty acids. You can get it from eating fish and seafood, including salmon, trout, oysters, and crabs. Non-fish sources include nuts and seeds. You can take fish oil omega-3 fatty acid supplements for a variety of health reasons.
Don’t Let Smoking Drag You Down

Mar 14, 2024 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Nayana Ambardekar

Kicking the cigarette habit helps prevent cancer, heart disease, and a load of other health problems. But did you know quitting smoking can make your day-to-day life easier? You’ll have more energy, healthier skin, whiter teeth, and more when you stop letting cigarettes drag you down and you stick with your quit. Do you think you look older than your friends who don’t smoke? It’s not your imagination. Smoking ages your skin faster.
What It's Like to Have Nasal Polyp Surgery

Mar 4, 2024 | webmd.com | Neha Pathak |Regina Boyle Wheeler

Bruce Black is no stranger to sinus trouble. He’s had it for much of his adult life, thanks to hay fever, asthma, and nasal polyps. Nasal polyps are teardrop-shaped growths that can form anywhere in your nose or sinuses. They aren’t cancer, but can wreak havoc on your nasal passages. Black’s first surgery to remove nasal polyps was 20 years ago. Since then, the Harrod, OH, man has been on a cycle of sinus infections, polyps, and surgery every few years.
MS: Experimental Treatments

Dec 20, 2023 | webmd.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Melinda Ratini

What’s on the horizon for people with multiple sclerosis? Dedicated doctors, scientists, and volunteers are working today to answer that question and find tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Several experimental treatments are being studied to figure out whether they’re safe and effective for people with different kinds of multiple sclerosis (MS) and at different points in their journey.