Category: Health & Wellness - Page 2

20Nov

How Culture Shapes What We Accept - Even in Everyday Technology

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 14 Comments

Culture doesn't just shape traditions - it determines whether people accept new health tools. Learn how Hofstede's dimensions impact tech adoption and why one-size-fits-all apps fail globally.

18Nov

Dealing with Stigma and Misconceptions About Bipolar Disorder

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 9 Comments

Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood. Learn the facts behind the stigma, common myths, and how to support yourself or others living with this condition-without judgment or misinformation.

13Nov

Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver: How Weight Loss and GLP-1 Drugs Work Together

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 13 Comments

Learn how weight loss and GLP-1 drugs like semaglutide work together to reduce liver fat, reverse inflammation, and improve outcomes in MASLD-the new name for fatty liver disease linked to metabolic dysfunction.

10Nov

Menopause Weight Gain: How Hormones, Muscle Loss, and Strategy Shape Your Body After 45

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 8 Comments

Menopause weight gain isn't about overeating-it's hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and a slower metabolism. Learn how estrogen decline, abdominal fat, and protein intake shape your body after 45-and what actually works to take back control.

29Oct

Medical Power of Attorney and Medication Decisions: Planning Ahead

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 10 Comments

A Medical Power of Attorney lets you choose someone to make medication and treatment decisions if you can't speak for yourself. This guide explains how to pick an agent, what to discuss, and how to avoid common mistakes that lead to family conflict and unwanted care.

23Oct

Managing Sunburn and Sun‑Induced Allergies: Practical Tips

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 14 Comments

Learn how to tell sunburn apart from sun‑induced allergies, relieve symptoms quickly, and adopt a prevention routine that keeps your skin safe year‑round.

21Oct

How Calcitriol Impacts Blood Sugar Control: Key Insights

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 11 Comments

Explore how calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, impacts insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation, backed by recent studies and practical guidance for diabetes management.

15Oct

Abdominal Distension and Diabetes: Essential Facts and Management Tips

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 16 Comments

Learn why abdominal distension is common in diabetes, identify key causes like gastroparesis and SIBO, and get practical diet, medication and lifestyle tips to relieve bloating.

13Oct

Seizure Diary: A Practical Tool to Manage Tonic‑Clonic Seizures

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 20 Comments

Discover how a seizure diary can boost control over tonic‑clonic seizures, what to record, paper vs app options, and tips for sharing data with your neurologist.

7Oct

Blood Clot Formation & Venous Insufficiency: How They’re Linked

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 13 Comments

Learn how blood clots trigger venous insufficiency, recognize symptoms, and adopt prevention and treatment strategies for healthier legs.

5Oct

Depression and Heart Disease: How They’re Linked

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 11 Comments

Explore how depression raises heart disease risk, the science behind it, and practical steps to protect both mind and heart.

2Oct

Personalized Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

Posted by Kimberly Vickers 20 Comments

Learn how personalized targeted therapy transforms breast cancer treatment, from genomic testing to drug choices, side‑effect management, and future advances.