Living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) comes with a number of challenges! One of the most significant concerns is managing hypertension, or high blood pressure. In the United States alone, more than 122 million people have high blood pressure. That is roughly half of all Americans ages 20 and up. For those who are 65… Continue reading Managing Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
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Too Much Salt Can Lead to Cardiovascular Disease
A recent study found a concerning link between excessive sodium consumption and cardiovascular disease (CVD). This emphasizes the need for better awareness and management of dietary sodium intake. For context, CVD is on the rise in the United States and worldwide. Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the US for over… Continue reading Too Much Salt Can Lead to Cardiovascular Disease
Understanding Tender Points: A Guide for Those with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can be a daily struggle, affecting every aspect of life. For many people, this pain is not just a general ache but occurs in specific areas known as tender points. These pain sites can vary in location and intensity. They cause discomfort and make even simple tasks challenging. Today, PatientsLikeMe will… Continue reading Understanding Tender Points: A Guide for Those with Chronic Pain
FAQs: Everything You Should Know About Telehealth
How do you like to see a doctor, get medicine prescribed, or learn more about your condition? For many, improvements in technology have made accessing care a breeze! Telehealth is the use of healthcare services remotely. It encompasses a broad range of services. These include medical consultations, diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and education delivered through various… Continue reading FAQs: Everything You Should Know About Telehealth
The Importance of Health Literacy for Advancing Equity
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines health literacy as “the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others.” This area has become a popular topic in the medical industry over the last decade. Medical professionals have… Continue reading The Importance of Health Literacy for Advancing Equity
Essential Supplements for Women
There are countless brands of women’s multivitamins and supplements on the market. Women are bombarded with information about what they should be taking to stay young, healthy, flexible, beautiful, and beyond. But what are the nutritionists actually saying about what women’s bodies need as we age? In an ideal world, our diet consists of healthy,… Continue reading Essential Supplements for Women
New Exercise Recommendations For Those With SLE
An international task force, made of experts from various disciplines, including rheumatology, internal medicine, and physiotherapy, has developed evidence-based recommendations for adding physical activity into the lives of people living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). These recommendations aim to improve well-being while considering individual health conditions and disease severity. 15 Lupus Exercise Recommendations By following… Continue reading New Exercise Recommendations For Those With SLE
Simplify Your Healthcare Experience: 5 Practical Tips
The healthcare system can often feel overwhelming and daunting, especially for individuals dealing with health issues or managing chronic conditions. However, there are several strategies you can implement to streamline your healthcare experience and make it more manageable. What are some practical tips to help you simplify your healthcare journey? PatientsLikeMe will explore a few… Continue reading Simplify Your Healthcare Experience: 5 Practical Tips
Hidden Benefit: How Prescription Discount Cards Can Improve Mental Health
Mental health has become a priority for many people. The rates of anxiety and depression have dramatically increased over the last few years. Finding ways to keep calm, manage stress, and control negative emotions are essential to modern living. Everyone has their ways of finding peace. PatientsLikeMe is here to offer a potential solution. Have… Continue reading Hidden Benefit: How Prescription Discount Cards Can Improve Mental Health
The Importance of Tracking Your Mood
Have you ever been called moody because of your mental health? You are not alone. Moods are a natural part of our emotional rhythm and can help us name when we are uncomfortable, struggling, or needing to process something. And, of course, not all moods are reflections of a poor mental state. You may be… Continue reading The Importance of Tracking Your Mood