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
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New Research Looks to Avoid “Weight Loss Plateau”
In a recent study published in the journal Obesity, researchers from the National Institutes of Health looked into the phenomenon of a weight loss plateau. If you have ever tried to lose weight, you may have noticed when dieting you can shed pounds very quickly at first! However, most people hit a point where regardless… Continue reading New Research Looks to Avoid “Weight Loss Plateau”
ER Visits Because of Heat Spiked in 2023
Heat-related emergency room visits in the U.S. surged in 2023 compared to previous years. This is according to new federal data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023, there were a total of 119,605 ER visits for heat-related illnesses. 92% of these visits happened between… Continue reading ER Visits Because of Heat Spiked in 2023
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
New Study Looks at CKD Projections in 2040
The growth of chronic kidney disease has been on researchers’ radars for years. How it impacts us, the healthcare system at large, and where it is going are areas of focus. The IMPACT-CKD study highlights the growing global health crisis posed by chronic kidney disease (CKD). It is projected to become the fifth leading cause… Continue reading New Study Looks at CKD Projections in 2040
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
US Experiencing Record High Drug Shortages
The United States is experiencing an unprecedented number of active drug shortages. This was reported by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the University of Utah Drug Information Service. Despite changes in shortage levels over the past decade, the trend has been steadily increasing since 2021. It reached a record-high of 323 drugs in… Continue reading US Experiencing Record High Drug Shortages
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