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The Truth About Bananas’ Health Benefits

3 days ago | thenbxpress.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Sue Miklovic

2/12One large banana is about 8- to 9-inches long and equal to one serving of fruit. It has about 120 calories and 490 milligrams of potassium. That’s 19% of a woman’s daily potassium needs and 15% of a man’s. This nutrient can remove sodium from your body and relax blood vessel walls, which helps manage blood pressure. The golden fruit is also a good source of vitamin B6, which is essential for your immune system, nervous system, and brain. 3/12Bananas put the B in the easy-to-digest BRAT diet.
5 Ways PCPs Can Manage Chronic Respiratory Conditions

1 week ago | medscape.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler

Breathing is something you normally do without thinking. Adults do it some 12-18 times per minute. For your patients with chronic respiratory illness, every breath is not always so easy and automatic. Around 27 million Americans have asthma, which accounts for millions of emergency room visits each year. Another 12 million have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Key Players in Heart Disease Prevention

1 month ago | medscape.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler

Primary care physicians are the frontline warriors in the battle against cardiovascular disease — a killer that takes the life of someone in the United States every 33 seconds. “Most patients have more regular contact with their primary care doctor than with any specialist,” said Lt. Col. Zaid Fadul, MD, the founder and CEO of Bespoke Concierge MD in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Health Hazards When You Don’t Wash Your Sheets

1 month ago | thenbxpress.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler |Sue Miklovic

2/12You shed 500 million skin cells a day. Many slough off while you roll around in bed. All those dead cells pile up on your sheets in between washings. Tiny dust mites love to feed on the shed cells. The critters and their droppings can trigger allergies, asthma, and cause your itchy eczema to flare. If you’re allergic to dust mites, wash bedding every week in hot water. 3/12Do you sleep with your fur baby? Rover or kitty’s hair and dander on your bedding become extra buffet fare for dust mites.
O real significado dos agonistas do receptor do GLP-1 para os pacientes

1 month ago | portugues.medscape.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler

Perder 36 quilos foi algo inestimável e transformador para Melissa Floro, de 38 anos, mãe de dois filhos e residente de Nova York, Estados Unidos. Após anos de tentativas frustradas com dietas e exercícios, que frequentemente resultavam em ganho de peso, ela conseguiu eliminar todo esse excesso em menos de um ano com o uso de Ozempic (semaglutida). Como os agonistas do receptor do GLP-1 ajudam na perda podenral “A obesidade é motivada por fatores biológicos e hormonais.
Hospitalists’ Role in Bridging Inpatient and Outpatient Care

2 months ago | medscape.com | Regina Boyle Wheeler

A carefully crafted hospital discharge plan, shared with outpatient doctors, is essential to help your patients finish their recovery after they leave. Hopefully, it will prevent them from coming back to the hospital anytime soon as well.
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.