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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsLow Testerone and AgeCausesDiagnosisEffectsTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Low Testerone and Age Causes Diagnosis Effects Treatment Low testosterone, also called hypogonadism, naturally begins in a man’s 30s. However, younger men can also experience low testosterone, which tends to be related to underlying conditions or injury to the testes. This article will discuss the causes of low testosterone levels in young males, along with treatment options....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Low TSH?Frequent SymptomsCausesComplicationsWhen to See a ProviderTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Low TSH? Frequent Symptoms Causes Complications When to See a Provider Treatment Low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) levels often occur with hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, a low TSH test result needs to be evaluated in the context of other thyroid tests and your individual symptoms and health history....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWho Needs One?What They Can DoFinding One Near YouAppointment TipsAdditional TreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Who Needs One? What They Can Do Finding One Near You Appointment Tips Additional Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Listen to this article(7 minutes) A low vision specialist is a licensed doctor of optometry or ophthalmology who is trained to improve the quality of life for people with low vision—20/70 vision or worse that can’t be fully corrected with medical treatment, surgery, or glasses....

Fast food can be convenient, tasty, and economical. For years there were little to no heart-healthy choices to be found. But thanks to public demand, there are now more lower-cholesterol options to choose from.We aren’t recommending that you frequent fast-food restaurants on a low-cholesterol diet, but if that’s where you have to get your meals sometimes, here’s how to make a smarter choice. Read on for a list of five low-cholesterol fast-food entrees worth checking out....

Key TakeawaysBiosimilars are lower cost alternatives to name-brand biologic pharmaceuticals.Advocates say approving biosimilars and making them accessible to patients is key to driving down drug prices in the U.S.Uptake has been slow in the U.S., due to a variety of pricing, regulatory, and competition barriers. Key Takeaways Biosimilars are lower cost alternatives to name-brand biologic pharmaceuticals.Advocates say approving biosimilars and making them accessible to patients is key to driving down drug prices in the U....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsOverviewUsesDosageSide EffectsInteractions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Overview Uses Dosage Side Effects Interactions Low-dose naltrexone therapy is sometimes used to relieve pain and fatigue associated withfibromyalgiaandchronic fatigue syndrome. Researchers are also looking at its effectiveness in treating multiple sclerosis, Crohn’s disease, and long COVID. Naltrexone is a medication that has been used to treat alcohol dependence and opioid-use disorder for more than 30 years....

Key TakeawaysLong COVID is still not well understood, making it difficult for scientists to develop treatments.Low-dose naltrexone may be a promising treatment for long COVID, but more studies are needed.Naltrexone is FDA-approved to treat alcohol use disorder and opioid addiction, but it has also been used off-label in low doses to treat inflammatory diseases. Key Takeaways Long COVID is still not well understood, making it difficult for scientists to develop treatments....

Key TakeawaysA systematic review found that low-dose naltrexone shows promise in managing widespread chronic pain conditions.Low-dose naltrexone is considered to be less addictive than opioid medications, which are also used to manage chronic pain.Low-dose naltrexone can be used in combination with existing medications used to manage chronic pain.For people who live with chronic pain, it can be a difficult decision to start taking medication to manage pain. People who take opioids for chronic pain may run the risk of developing opioid addictions....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Food List Considerations Long-Term Effects While a high-fiber diet is usually recommended for most people, there are some cases in which a low-fiber diet may be necessary. A diet lower in fiber might be tried before having a colonoscopy, fordiverticulitis, during a flare-up ofinflammatory bowel disease(IBD,Crohn’s diseaseorulcerative colitis), forconstipation, or other conditions. The recommendation is usually temporary until the procedure is over or the condition improves....

Although it can be quite effective, thelow-FODMAP diet for IBScan be challenging to follow. This is particularly true for people who are vegetarians or vegans. If this is you, you may have noticed that many of your staple foods show up on thelist of high-FODMAP foods. But this does not mean that you can’t be successful on the diet. Let’s talk about some tips for successfully following the diet while still being true to your own values....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsDiagnosisHow It WorksConsiderationsOther Diets Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits Diagnosis How It Works Considerations Other Diets Ingesting a large quantity of foods high in histamine can trigger this response, but figuring out which foods triggered the response can be complicated. Oncefood allergieshave been ruled out, people can try a low-histamine diet. Foods to avoid on a low-histamine diet include aged cheeses, processed meats, dairy products, alcohol, and certain fruits and vegetables....

Key TakeawaysOverturning Roe v. Wade would further exacerbate reproductive health access.Restricted health laws have disproportionately impacted low-income individuals and people of color.Reproductive health care includes not only abortion, but access to affordable birth control, in vitro fertilization, and preventative screenings such as pap smears.There are ways to support reproductive health access in your community like voting or donating to local funds. Key Takeaways Overturning Roe v. Wade would further exacerbate reproductive health access....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Is LISS Cardio Unique?Workout ExamplesHeart Rate RangeSpecial Considerations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Is LISS Cardio Unique? Workout Examples Heart Rate Range Special Considerations Low-intensity steady state (LISS) cardio is exercise or physical activity that maintains the same, steady, low-intensity cardio pace for a period of time (at least 30 minutes). How Is LSS Cardio Unique? LISS cardio is a stark contrast to high-intensity interval training (HIIT), which involves alternating between short bursts of high-intensity exercise and rest....