'Sundowning' Is The Dementia Symptom We Don't Talk About Enough
September 21, 2025
Disorientation and confusion underpin most of the other sundowning symptoms and behaviors. As the day is ending, people may start to be uncertain and confused about what’s going on in their environment.
“For example, if their family is preparing dinner, the patient might…
My Incurable Condition Is A Potential Ozempic Side Effect. Trust Me — Weight Loss Isn't Worth This.
September 20, 2025
In case you’ve been living under a rock and missed the hype, Ozempic is an injectable diabetes drug that’s become popular as an off-label medication for weight loss. It mimics GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone, to suppress appetite and delay the passage of food in the…
My Doctor's Two-Word Response To My 7 Years Of Debilitating Pain Left Me Absolutely Speechless
September 19, 2025
“No wonder you’re in so much pain,” she said, validating the last seven years for me.
Women’s pain has long been taken less seriously than men’s. A study in the New England Journal of Medicine found that women were seven times more likely to be misdiagnosed and…
"She’s In A Wheelchair Now": 14 Stories Of People Who Thought They Were Better Than Their Doctors And Unfortunately Suffered Some Baddddd Consequences
September 17, 2025
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“My dad follows doctor’s orders, but getting him to a medical professional is tough as he is stoic (and cheap) to the point of stupidity. He almost died when his appendix ruptured, and he had been feeling sick for a while, he went to work every day and…
If this inspires you to curb your drinking, there’s a variety of directions to take.
First, if you suspect you have alcohol use disorder, talk to your doctor or a mental health professional who is trained in substance use. Psychology Today maintains a database of mental…
The Internet Conviced Me To Drop $39 On Yogurt. Here's A Doctor's Verdict On The Viral Craze
September 16, 2025
Is TikTok’s Viral $39 Yogurt Worth It? A Doctor Weighs In
A decade ago, it seems gut health was of little interest to people outside of GI doctors and dietitians. But today, as awareness of the important brain-gut connection becomes more mainstream…
This Dietician Is Sharing Her Number One Food Recommendation For Older Adults, And The Health Benefits Are Endless
September 16, 2025
If you’re looking for one specific food that can move the needle health-wise, the experts we spoke with suggested opting for high-quality fatty protein, namely salmon. “Fatty fish, such as salmon, are rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid),”…
If you’re looking for one specific food that can move the needle health-wise, the experts we spoke with suggested opting for high-quality fatty protein, namely salmon. “Fatty fish, such as salmon, are rich in EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid),”…
