Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Air Travel With Ear Problems: Proven Equalization and Safety Tips for Flying Comfortably 11 Dec 2025

Air Travel With Ear Problems: Proven Equalization and Safety Tips for Flying Comfortably

Learn how to prevent and manage airplane ear with proven equalization techniques, safe decongestant use, and smart tools like EarPlanes. Essential tips for adults and kids flying with congestion or ear sensitivity.

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Health Literacy and Generics: How to Close the Knowledge Gap That’s Costing Lives and Money 9 Dec 2025

Health Literacy and Generics: How to Close the Knowledge Gap That’s Costing Lives and Money

Many Americans avoid generic medications due to misunderstandings about their effectiveness. Learn how health literacy gaps lead to dangerous medication errors-and what you can do to make smarter, safer choices.

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Fungal Skin Infections: How to Spot Candida, Ringworm, and Choose the Right Antifungal 2 Dec 2025

Fungal Skin Infections: How to Spot Candida, Ringworm, and Choose the Right Antifungal

Fungal skin infections like Candida and ringworm are common, often misdiagnosed, and treatable with the right antifungals. Learn how to spot them, why they return, and what actually works to clear them for good.

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Digital Mental Health: Apps, Teletherapy, and Privacy Considerations 29 Nov 2025

Digital Mental Health: Apps, Teletherapy, and Privacy Considerations

Digital mental health apps and teletherapy are growing fast, but not all are effective or safe. Learn what works, what to watch out for, and how to protect your privacy when using mental health technology in 2025.

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Peppermint Oil for IBS: What the Science Says and How to Use It Right 19 Nov 2025

Peppermint Oil for IBS: What the Science Says and How to Use It Right

Peppermint oil, especially in enteric-coated form, is a scientifically supported option for IBS relief. Learn how it works, which brands to choose, how to take it properly, and who benefits most - backed by clinical data and real user results.

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How to Ask for 90-Day Medication Supplies to Cut Pharmacy Visits 17 Nov 2025

How to Ask for 90-Day Medication Supplies to Cut Pharmacy Visits

Learn how to ask your doctor and insurer for a 90-day supply of maintenance medications to cut pharmacy trips, save money, and improve adherence. Step-by-step guide for patients with chronic conditions.

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Childhood Obesity Prevention and Family-Based Treatment: What Works Today 17 Nov 2025

Childhood Obesity Prevention and Family-Based Treatment: What Works Today

Family-based behavioral treatment is the most effective way to prevent and treat childhood obesity. Learn how structured, evidence-backed changes at home lead to lasting results for kids and parents alike.

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How to Implement a Personal Safety Checklist for Pharmacy Visits 16 Nov 2025

How to Implement a Personal Safety Checklist for Pharmacy Visits

Learn how to use a simple 5-step checklist to prevent medication errors at the pharmacy. Verify your name, drug, dose, and appearance every time - and speak up when something doesn’t look right.

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Addressing Health Disparities in Medication Safety Research: Why Equity Can't Be an Afterthought 28 Oct 2025

Addressing Health Disparities in Medication Safety Research: Why Equity Can't Be an Afterthought

Medication safety research has ignored racial and socioeconomic disparities for too long. People of color, non-English speakers, and low-income patients face higher risks of harmful errors - and fewer protections. Here’s what’s being done - and what’s still missing.

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Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Increases Health Risks 27 Oct 2025

Polypharmacy and Side Effects: How Taking Too Many Medications Increases Health Risks

Taking five or more medications increases side effects, falls, and hospitalizations-especially in older adults. Learn how polypharmacy works, when it’s dangerous, and what you can do to reduce risks safely.

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