High blood pressure is one of the most common and most misunderstood health conditions. It is often called the “silent killer” because you can feel perfectly fine while damage quietly builds inside your body. In 2023 alone, high blood pressure was a primary or contributing cause to over 664,000 deaths in the United States. Today,… Continue reading Life Interrupted: My Blood Pressure Was 150 Over 95 – Now What Happens Next?
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Together with PLM: What Changes in a Marriage When One Partner Becomes a Caregiver
When people imagine growing older together, they picture the gentle parts of life. They imagine traveling together or visiting grandkids. What they usually do not think about is the moment when one spouse begins needing help with daily tasks. The day medications and doctor appointments start shaping the schedule. The moment marriage quietly expands to… Continue reading Together with PLM: What Changes in a Marriage When One Partner Becomes a Caregiver
Together With PLM: The First 90 Days After Starting Dialysis and What Often Feels Hardest
Starting dialysis is one of the biggest life changes a person with chronic kidney disease can go through. While dialysis is a life-saving treatment, the adjustment period can feel overwhelming! The first 90 days after starting dialysis are widely recognized as the most challenging time period. Here, patients adapt physically, emotionally, and mentally to a… Continue reading Together With PLM: The First 90 Days After Starting Dialysis and What Often Feels Hardest
SoundsLikeMe: Warning Signs After a Heart Attack That Are Easy to Dismiss During Recovery
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in the United States survive a heart attack and get back to full, productive lives. But the weeks and months after a heart attack are a critical time. Many people focus on “getting back to normal.” In doing so, they sometimes ignore symptoms that could mean complications or… Continue reading SoundsLikeMe: Warning Signs After a Heart Attack That Are Easy to Dismiss During Recovery
The 10-Minute Daily Routine That Helps Three Conditions at Once
Time and time again researchers have found that going for a walk has tremendous health benefits. Not only does it decrease the risk and severity of conditions like cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, and dementia, but it also improves mental well-being and leads to better sleep! If you have type II diabetes, hypertension, or cardiovascular… Continue reading The 10-Minute Daily Routine That Helps Three Conditions at Once
The Basic Medical Terminology Caregivers Need to Know
In 2025, the AARP found that one in every four adults in the United States was a caregiver. That’s over 63 million people! Caregivers are a key part of caring for people with chronic or serious health conditions. They help manage medications, appointments, adjustments to daily life, and keep information and schedules organized. But many… Continue reading The Basic Medical Terminology Caregivers Need to Know
Cognitive Exercises that Actually Help MS Brain Fog
Brain fog, or cognitive dysfunction as it is known in the medical community, is a common symptom of MS. Numbers vary, but about half of people with MS will experience brain fog at some point. It can be incredibly frustrating! Issues with memory and attention, having trouble recalling details, feeling like the word you need… Continue reading Cognitive Exercises that Actually Help MS Brain Fog
The Questions You’re Allowed to Ask Clinical Trial Coordinators
For many people, a clinical trial is a pretty daunting undertaking. There were over 570,000 clinical trials being conducted around the world in 2024, according to this report. About 164,000 of these were in the United States, and the trend since the year 2000 has been more and more are being added each year. A… Continue reading The Questions You’re Allowed to Ask Clinical Trial Coordinators
How Strict Do You Really Need to Be With Your Diet After a Heart Attack?
Having a heart attack is a life-changing experience. In the days and weeks that follow, you have to contend with an onslaught of information and changes! There is a lot of advice to take in about what you should and should not do. Diet is one of the things that you will certainly need to… Continue reading How Strict Do You Really Need to Be With Your Diet After a Heart Attack?
How to Prepare for Natural Disasters with a Chronic Condition
Natural disasters affect everyone, but they can be especially tough if you have a chronic medical condition. You might wonder, “Am I really prepared? What would I do?” Having a plan can give you peace of mind and help keep your family safe. Here are some practical tips to help those with chronic conditions get… Continue reading How to Prepare for Natural Disasters with a Chronic Condition