Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

How Alcohol Affects Your Stomach and What You Can Do to Prevent an Upset Stomach

Alcohol irritates the stomach lining, causes acid buildup, and disrupts digestion. Learn how to drink smarter to avoid bloating, nausea, and long-term damage without quitting entirely.

  • Nov, 18 2025
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Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: How It Reduces Side Effects

An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps reduce dangerous side effects, eliminate unnecessary drugs, and prevent harmful interactions. Learn how this simple step can improve safety and save lives.

  • Nov, 16 2025
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Remote Microphone Systems: How They Help You Hear Speech in Noise

Remote microphone systems help people with hearing loss understand speech in noisy places like restaurants and meetings. Learn how they work, which models are best, and why they're more effective than hearing aids alone.

  • Nov, 14 2025
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Opioids During Pregnancy: Risks, Withdrawal, and Monitoring

Opioid use during pregnancy requires careful medical management. Medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine is the safest approach, reducing risks to both mother and baby. Neonatal withdrawal is common but treatable.

  • Nov, 12 2025
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Postpartum Depression Treatment: Safe Antidepressants During Breastfeeding and What Side Effects to Watch For

Learn which antidepressants are safest for breastfeeding mothers with postpartum depression, what side effects to watch for in babies, and how to balance mental health recovery with nursing.

  • Oct, 31 2025
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Can Probiotics Help with Constipation? What the Science Actually Says

Probiotics can help with constipation if you choose the right strains like Bifidobacterium lactis or Lactobacillus reuteri. Learn how they work, what dosage to take, and what habits to pair them with for real results.

  • Oct, 29 2025
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Corticosteroid‑Induced Gastric Ulcers: Prevention, Monitoring & Risks

Learn when corticosteroids truly raise ulcer risk, who needs gastro‑protective meds, and how to monitor patients safely with evidence‑backed steps.

  • Oct, 24 2025
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Ginger Benefits for Reducing Pregnancy Vomiting - How to Use It Safely

Discover how ginger can safely lessen vomiting in pregnancy, the right dosage, supporting tips, and when to see a doctor.

  • Oct, 22 2025
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Shift Work Sleep Environment: Why It Matters & How to Optimize

Learn why a well‑designed sleep environment is crucial for night‑shift workers and get practical steps to create darkness, quiet, cool, and comfortable rest spaces.

  • Oct, 21 2025
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Why Creativity and Lifelong Learning Boost Health in Aging Adults

Explore how creativity and lifelong learning boost brain health, mood, and social connection for aging adults, with practical tips, benefits, and real‑world examples.

  • Oct, 19 2025
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