Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) (2014) has reported that chronic conditions, or non-communicable diseases, currently cause a greater number of deaths than all other causes of death combined. Additionally, it estimates that deaths related to chronic conditions will rise from some 38...
If you do not improve with at-home strategies and OTC medications, your healthcare provider may recommend a prescription-strength medication for you. Some of the prescription options used for chronic IBS include Xifaxan (rifaximine) and Viberzi (eluxadoline). Chronic diarrhea may also improve with ...
Chronic medical conditions and the sex-based disparity in disability: the Cardiovascular Health Study. Older women experience disability more commonly than their male peers. This disparity may be due, in part, to sex-based differences in the prevalence or th... HE Whitson,LR Landerman,AB Newman...
A chronic condition like MDS can take a toll on your physical and emotional health. It's common for people with MDS to feel stressed or depressed. Take time to care for yourself. Eat a well-balanced diet with lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Stay active by doing activities you enj...
High Comorbidity Burden in Resistant, Refractory Migraine Vs Chronic Migraine Lauren Biscaldi, MS, Managing Editor December 17th 2024 Treatment of comorbidities may help patients overcome resistance or refractoriness to migraine therapies. Role of Intranasal Fentanyl in Pain Management for Sickle Cell Dis...
Signs of Poor Mental Health Signs of poor mental health include changes in behavior, thinking, sleep patterns and poor performance at work or school. It can be difficult to tell if you’re suffering from mental health issues, but there are some warning signs to look out for. ...
Evaluating school-based health services to inform future practice: Lessons from 'Teen Talk' at Kidbrooke School in Greenwich School-based health facilities are a relatively new approach to young people's health promotion. Although the benefits of this type of provision are ... E Chase,R Goodrich...
This study examines the DKE regarding health literacy and health behaviors. A community sample (n = 504) completed questionnaires measuring objective health literacy, confidence in health knowledge, and health behaviors and medical conditions. Results support the presence of a DKE for health ...
Takeaway If you have questions about anger or mental health, you don’t have to navigate this process alone. Talking to a therapist or signing up for a professional anger management course can be beneficial. A professional can help you identify inciting factors for your anger and lead you thro...
High levels of social support from family, friends, and peers leads to better health and faster recovery from chronic conditions.