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- Treatment for Pompe Disease
Learn about treatments that will help manage your child's Pompe disease.
- Diagnosing Pompe Disease
It isn't always easy to get a diagnosis of Pompe disease. Learn what your doctor will to do determine if you have it.
- Stress and Depression
Learn more about how stress and depression are connected and what you can do to develop an active coping strategy.
- How to Manage Depression Triggers
Some life events can trigger depression, but you can take action to soften the blow.
- Assistive Devices: Living Better With Arthritis
Living with an arthritic condition can be a challenge. Here are some assistive gadgets, mobility devices, and safety tips that can make it easier.
- CBD for Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis: What You Should Know
CBD is growing in popularity, and there are many over-the-counter skin products infused with CBD. While CBD can provide some pain relief to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, experts say there needs to be more research.
- Why Atopic Dermatitis Requires Less Myth, More Visibility
Atopic dermatitis is more than just itchy, dry skin. It shows up in different ways, depending on the person. One advocate says it’s vital to clear up misconceptions and boost awareness to empower people with AD.
- Making Your Atopic Dermatitis Treatment Work for You
Atopic dermatitis treatments work differently in different people. But there are a few ways to make sure you get the most out of your treatment.
- The Emotional Side of Treating Atopic Dermatitis
The journey to find an atopic dermatitis treatment plan that works for you can be long and emotional. A healthy mindset can make a difference.
- My Daily Life With Atopic Dermatitis
A diagnosis of atopic dermatitis can come with everyday challenges and a journey to find the treatment that works for you.
- Finding the Courage to Reveal My Bare Skin
It can take time to build confidence when you have atopic dermatitis. But when you work to accept and embrace your skin, you learn to focus on yourself instead of on what other people think.
- An Expert’s Perspective: Challenges for Those With Atopic Dermatitis
After they’re diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, many people struggle to find relief or make lifestyle changes that will help. It can be a long journey, but your dermatologist can help.
- New Advancements in Treating Atopic Dermatitis
A dermatologist covers the newest atopic dermatitis treatments and some of the medications to come.
- Managing Atopic Dermatitis’s Unpredictable Days
Some days can be more frustrating than others when it comes to the itching and burning of atopic dermatitis. It’s important to try different treatments to find what works for you, and stick with it when you do.
- Navigating Relationships When You Have Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy can affect many different parts of your life, including the relationships you build. Learn about the challenges of maintaining relationships when you have narcolepsy and ways to navigate those relationships.
- Narcolepsy and Your Diet
Learn about the link between narcolepsy and obesity, best foods for narcolepsy, how and when to eat, and if a low-carb or keto diet helps with symptoms.
- What to Know About Treatment-Resistant Depression
Patience and persistence are key with treatment-resistant depression. Learn how long to stick with a medication, and options for managing this condition.
- Managing Treatment-Resistant Depression: One Person's Story
Striking a balance to manage treatment-resistant depression can take a toll. Learn from one patient's journey and see how research and community can help.
- Medication Strategies for Treatment-Resistant Depression
Managing treatment-resistant depression requires the right medicine in the right dosage and taking it the right way. Learn about medication strategies.
- Tips to Help You Manage Psoriatic Arthritis
Medical treatment for your psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is essential for managing symptoms and protecting your joints. Add these daily practices to help with joint health and keep flare-ups at bay.
- Biodiversity and Your Health
Biodiversity is a broad, complex subject that plays a role in your health, both physical and mental. Learn current threats to biodiversity, what causes them, and what you can do to make changes to boost your well-being right now.
- Medical Marijuana Laws: What You Need to Know
How do medical marijuana laws differ from state to state? And what is the federal law regarding medical marijuana? Get help navigating the complex web of laws around medical marijuana use in the U.S.
- The Paleo Diet and Your Cholesterol
Researchers are looking at how lower-carb diets like paleo might affect your cholesterol.
- How Private Is Your Health Data?
Who can get access to the health information you share in apps or online? Learn how to protect the privacy of your digital health data.
- Sustainability and Your Health
You’ve heard about sustainability, but have you ever wondered how it’s tied to your health? Learn why it’s important.
- Can Statins Cause Brain Fog?
Some people report side effects like brain fog and memory loss with this drug designed to lower cholesterol. Here’s what the research says.
- What to Know About Ethical Consumerism
What does it mean to be an ethical consumer? Find out how you can be more thoughtful and ethical in the products you buy and businesses you support.
- Treatment Options When Heart Failure Worsens
You and your care team have more options than ever for treating heart failure. Learn how the breakthroughs in this field of medicine can help you.
- Lifestyle Changes I Had to Make With Chronic Heart Failure
A diagnosis of chronic heart failure means both big and small adjustments in your lifestyle. Learn how one man has adapted and stays active with CHF.
- What Does Ejection Fraction Have to Do With Heart Failure?
If you have cardiac issues, ejection fraction is an important percentage to know. Learn what it means and what it tells you about the health of your heart.
- Staying Active With Advancing Heart Failure
Yes, you can – and should -- exercise with chronic heart failure. A doctor explains how to do it safely and start feeling better.
- Signs That Chronic Heart Failure Is Getting Worse
When your heart can’t pump blood efficiently, it affects every part of your body in ways you may not expect. Know the signs of worsening heart failure.
- Workplace Health and Safety
Workplace health and safety should be expected. Find out how to avoid workplace injuries and to ensure safety on the job.
- Surprise Billing
Learn about surprise medical billing, why it happens, what you can do, how to prevent it, and the new law.
- Plant-Based Diets and Your Cholesterol
A plant-based diet might help bring your cholesterol numbers down, along with your chances of heart disease.
- Yoga and Cholesterol
If you have high cholesterol, you might consider starting a workout program. Find out how yoga can be your secret weapon in lowering your cholesterol levels and how you can add it to your daily routine.
- Lifestyle Changes to Manage Sleep Apnea
Learn ways to manage your sleep apnea and get the rest you need.
- High Cholesterol in Younger People
If you think you don’t need to pay attention to your cholesterol numbers until you’re older, think again. Your heart health may be at stake.
- Getting Biologics for Psoriasis: What to Know
Biologic therapy is a breakthrough treatment for psoriasis, but what do you need to know before you try it? One woman shares the ups and downs of her biologics treatment journey.
- Newly Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea: What to Know
What can I do about sleep apnea? Will it get better? How can I manage it? What’s my first step? Find out what you need to know, what you can do, and what you can expect.
- Psoriasis and Body Image
People with psoriasis share their experiences and how they learned to manage issues with body image, self-esteem, and quality of life.
- Meeting Couples’ Different Sleep Needs
When partners have different sleep needs or habits, it can be tough for both people to get enough rest -- and cause stress in the relationship as well. Learn how to manage these issues and slumber better together.
- Why Am I Waking Up Gasping for Air?
Do you find yourself waking up at night gasping for air? It may be sleep apnea and it may not. Find out what can cause these breathing issues at night and what you can do about them.
- Living Day to Day With Psoriasis
Lifestyle changes can help improve your psoriasis and your overall health. Follow these expert tips.
- Psoriasis: Tips for Wearing Makeup
Some people with psoriasis choose to use makeup. Since this condition can cause skin flakiness and sensitivity, it’s important to be careful when applying makeup. Find out which products to use, what to avoid, and how to use and remove makeup with psoriasis.
- Virtual Reality in Medicine
It’s not just for gaming. How can virtual reality improve medicine? Learn about the different ways health care professionals use virtual reality to better treat their patients.
- My Journey to Treating With a Biologic
Julie Greenwood's battle with psoriasis was completely changed when she found biologics. After years of frustration, she found the solution that's best for her.
- The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Artificial intelligence sounds like something from the future, but it’s quickly becoming a major factor in health care. Learn what it is and what role it could play in your treatment.
- Prostate Cancer: Talking to People About Your Diagnosis
One in eight men get prostate cancer during their lifetime. But often, they find it hard to talk about their diagnosis. Find out how you can make that easier.
- What Are the Different Types of Relationships?
How many different types of relationships are there? What do terms like friends with benefits or domestic partnership mean?