Medically reviewed and verified by Kate Burke, MD, MHA Sending your child to school is a significant milestone for any parent. When your child has congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), there are extra steps you need to take to ensure their safety and well-being during the school day. CAH affects hormone production and can lead to… Continue reading Preparing Your Child with CAH for School
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Nutrients to Focus on for Nerve Damage
By: Kellsey Reed, RDN, LDN, PatientsLikeMe Contributor Nerve damage can significantly impact quality of life, causing symptoms like pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. Medications and physical therapy are often essential for managing nerve pain, but your diet can also play a crucial role in supporting nerve health, reducing symptoms, and preventing further damage. Let’s… Continue reading Nutrients to Focus on for Nerve Damage
New Research Into How Pregnancy Affects the Brain
Pregnancy is a life-changing experience, but new research shows it’s also a brain-changing one. A recent study published in Nature Neuroscience offers one of the most comprehensive maps of how the brain transforms throughout pregnancy. These findings, based on MRI scans of a single first-time mother, showed changes in gray matter, white matter, and cerebrospinal… Continue reading New Research Into How Pregnancy Affects the Brain
A New Weight-Loss Treatment is Coming: GLP-1 Pills
There’s exciting news in the world of weight loss treatments. GLP-1 medications, previously only available as injections, are now being developed in pill form. This change could completely change the weight-loss space, making the drugs more accessible and convenient for millions of Americans. GLP-1 Drug Popularity GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have gained massive… Continue reading A New Weight-Loss Treatment is Coming: GLP-1 Pills
The Back Muscles Explained: How to Relieve Pain
Back pain is one of the most common health issues, especially as we get older. It can range from mild discomfort to debilitating pain. In fact, 8% of all American adults experience chronic back pain! This can lead to increased healthcare experiences and a lower quality of life. Your back muscles support your spine, allowing… Continue reading The Back Muscles Explained: How to Relieve Pain
Exercise and GLP-1 Medications
GLP-1 medications have taken off in popularity the last few years. These drugs, like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are being used for treating both type 2 diabetes and for weight loss. They help manage blood sugar levels but also suppress appetite, which is why many people are able to shed significant pounds. GLP-1s are highly… Continue reading Exercise and GLP-1 Medications
Lupus Friendly Bread Options
Living with lupus, an autoimmune disease, often means managing so many things at once: medications, diet, symptoms, and more. Inflammation, fatigue, and digestive issues are common symptoms that can be affected by what you eat. One food group that many people with lupus often navigate cautiously is carbohydrates, especially bread. But bread can still be… Continue reading Lupus Friendly Bread Options
Hand Pain: Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb Explained
Millions of people in the United States have chronic pain in their hand, wrist, or thumb. Arthritis is actually the most common cause of disability in the country! If you are living with hand pain, you know how difficult basic daily tasks can get. Trigger finger and trigger thumb are common conditions that can cause… Continue reading Hand Pain: Trigger Finger and Trigger Thumb Explained
Best Snacks To Eat With Type 1 Diabetes
Living with type 1 diabetes means managing your blood sugar levels! This is the most important thing you can do for your overall health. One main way to control blood sugar is through healthy eating. That includes the snacks you choose. Most people love a snack from time to time. It can be hard to… Continue reading Best Snacks To Eat With Type 1 Diabetes
Iron Deficiency Symptoms in People With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a complex condition that affects millions worldwide, leading to gradual loss of kidney function over time. As the kidneys lose their ability to filter blood effectively, various complications can arise, including anemia. One of the main contributors to anemia in CKD patients is iron deficiency, a condition that often goes… Continue reading Iron Deficiency Symptoms in People With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)