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3 weeks 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.
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4 weeks 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.
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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.
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1 month 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
