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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesSide EffectsPrecautionsDosageToxicityInteractionsHow to StoreSimilar SupplementsFrequently Asked QuestionsSources & What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses Side Effects Precautions Dosage Toxicity Interactions How to Store Similar Supplements Frequently Asked Questions Sources & What to Look For Eleuthero, a woody shrub native to northeast Asia, contains chemicals such as eleutherosides, triterpenoid saponins, and flavones that may help your body respond to stressors....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCommon UsesSide EffectsDosagePrecautionsHow to StoreSources and What to Look For Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Common Uses Side Effects Dosage Precautions How to Store Sources and What to Look For The benefits of MCT oil, or medium-chain triglycerides, often include claims that the dietary supplement can help with type 2 diabetes, cognitive function in people living with dementia, seizures, and more. MCT oil also is touted as a weight loss aid, though there is no strong evidence that it’s effective....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPrep ComplicationsRisk of PerforationRisk of BleedingPostpolypectomy SyndromeAnesthesia RisksRisk of Infection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Prep Complications Risk of Perforation Risk of Bleeding Postpolypectomy Syndrome Anesthesia Risks Risk of Infection Overall,colonoscopyis a very safe test, and concerns over complications aren’t usually a valid reason for putting one off or avoiding one altogether. However, as with any medical procedure, complications are possible (although rare)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSymptomsCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The diagnosis is based on an assessment of your blood pressure and pulse (heart rate). The effects vary in severity from relatively mild to incapacitating, and medications and lifestyle strategies can help reduce the symptoms. Hitoshi Nishimura/Getty Images POTS Symptoms Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) symptoms occur within a few minutes of standing up from a lying or seated position....

Key Takeaways Two Americans have died this spring from Powassan virus, a deadly tick-borne disease that has become much more prevalent in this century. Only 27 cases were identified worldwide in the second half of the 20th century.In 2019, there were 43 cases identified just in the United States. While the fatalities occurred in Connecticut and Maine, experts are encouraging people to be vigilant against ticks in multiple regions around the country....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDurationBenefitsAre They for You?How to Take One Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Duration Benefits Are They for You? How to Take One Power naps are short naps that last 30 minutes or less. Napping has many benefits, such as improved performance at work, better brain function, and mood benefits.However, not all naps are created equally. A power nap differs from a regular nap in that you do not complete an entire sleep cycle with a power nap vs....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBenefitsHow to Power WalkSafety Tips Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Benefits How to Power Walk Safety Tips Power walking is an exercise technique that involves walking rapidly at a rate between normal walking and jogging. It is defined as walking at a pace of 4 to 5.5 miles per hour (mph), a rate equal to a 13- to 15-minute mile. Power walking stresses form, arm motion, andspeed to boost the natural benefits of walking....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBreathing ExercisesWho Are They Right For? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breathing Exercises Who Are They Right For? Several breathing techniques can temporarily lower blood pressure, and some, like inspiratory muscle strength training, may even have longer-lasting effects to help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. However, breathing techniques should not replace the treatment plan and medication your healthcare provider prescribes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesWho Is at RiskOther SymptomsDiagnosisWhen to See a ProviderTreatmentSelf-CarePreventionOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Who Is at Risk Other Symptoms Diagnosis When to See a Provider Treatment Self-Care Prevention Outlook Chronic knee pain is a common problem that can make it difficult to walk and carry out daily activities. It can be a long-term problem that can affect one or both knees....

Key TakeawaysNorovirus is one of many viruses that cause gastroenteritis.The virus is spread through fecal matter and vomit particles.The best defense is washing your hands frequently with soap and water. Key Takeaways Norovirus is one of many viruses that cause gastroenteritis.The virus is spread through fecal matter and vomit particles.The best defense is washing your hands frequently with soap and water. You know the feeling: an unsettling premonition that gastrointestinal distress is imminent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Praluent?What Is Repatha?Dosing GuidelinesSide Effects and PrecautionsReview of EfficacyDiet and Exercise for High CholesterolFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Praluent? What Is Repatha? Dosing Guidelines Side Effects and Precautions Review of Efficacy Diet and Exercise for High Cholesterol Frequently Asked Questions Praluent (alirocumab) and Repatha (evolocumab) are in the proprotein convertase subtilisin kexin type 9 (PCSK9) inhibitor drug class....

Before theAffordable Care Act(ACA) reformed health insurance in the US,pre-existing conditionsoften played a significant role in the health insurance coverage that people were able to obtain. This article will explain what pre-existing condition exclusions are, how they affected health insurance prior to the ACA, and when they still apply today. Before the ACA’s rules took effect in 2014, health insurance sold in the individual/family market (non-employer-sponsored) wasmedically underwrittenin all but six states....

Pre-exposure prophylaxis, orPrEP,involves taking medication to reduce your risk of acquiring HIV. It’s calledpre-exposurebecause people ideally take it before they are exposed to the virus. While not a perfect form ofHIV prevention, PrEP can substantially reduce your risk of becoming infected during sex with an infected partner, as well as reduce the risk of becoming infected through shared needles. Unfortunately, to date, most of the research on PrEP has been inserodiscordantheterosexual couples,cisgendermen who have sex with men, andtransgender womenwho have sex with men....