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Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
Jan, 17 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Energy drinks and stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attack, arrhythmias, and stroke-especially when used together. Learn the real risks and what to do instead.
Antidepressants and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Interactions
Antidepressants and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Interactions
Jan, 15 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Antidepressants and birth control can be safely used together for most women, but risks exist with certain medications. Learn which antidepressants interfere with birth control, how to spot side effects, and what alternatives to consider.
Using Food Diaries on Warfarin: Track Vitamin K for Safer Blood Thinning
Using Food Diaries on Warfarin: Track Vitamin K for Safer Blood Thinning
Jan, 14 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Track vitamin K intake with a food diary to keep your INR stable on warfarin. Learn which foods affect blood thinning, how to use digital tools, and why consistency beats avoidance.
TNF Inhibitors and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know About Biologics and Immunosuppression
TNF Inhibitors and Cancer Risk: What You Need to Know About Biologics and Immunosuppression
Jan, 12 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
TNF inhibitors like Humira and Enbrel help control autoimmune diseases but raise questions about cancer risk. Learn what the real data says, who’s most at risk, and how to stay safe while using these powerful biologics.
Diet and Autoimmunity: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Eating Patterns
Diet and Autoimmunity: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Eating Patterns
Jan, 11 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Evidence shows anti-inflammatory diets like Mediterranean, AIP, and plant-based eating can reduce inflammation and improve symptoms in autoimmune diseases. Learn which diets work best, what science says, and how to start safely.
Gut Microbiota and Obesity: How Probiotics Influence Weight and Metabolic Health
Gut Microbiota and Obesity: How Probiotics Influence Weight and Metabolic Health
Jan, 10 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Gut microbiota plays a key role in obesity by affecting energy harvest, inflammation, and fat storage. Probiotics can help restore balance, reduce belly fat, and improve metabolic health - but results vary by strain, diet, and individual microbiome.
Triptans and SSRIs: The Truth Behind the Serotonin Syndrome Myth
Triptans and SSRIs: The Truth Behind the Serotonin Syndrome Myth
Jan, 9 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Triptans and SSRIs are often wrongly thought to cause serotonin syndrome together. Real-world data shows no increased risk. Learn why this myth persists and how to safely treat migraines while on antidepressants.
Heart Attack Warning Signs: Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Emergency Care
Heart Attack Warning Signs: Recognizing Symptoms and Seeking Emergency Care
Jan, 7 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Learn the real warning signs of a heart attack-especially the ones women and older adults experience. Know when to call 911, what to do while waiting, and why waiting can be deadly.
Essential Tremor: How Beta-Blockers Help Control Involuntary Shaking
Essential Tremor: How Beta-Blockers Help Control Involuntary Shaking
Jan, 6 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Essential tremor affects millions and often goes misdiagnosed. Beta-blockers like propranolol are the most effective treatment, offering significant tremor reduction with careful dosing and monitoring. Learn how they work, who they help, and what alternatives exist.
Radiation Side Effects: Skin Care, Fatigue, and Recovery Tips
Radiation Side Effects: Skin Care, Fatigue, and Recovery Tips
Jan, 4 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Learn how to manage skin reactions and fatigue during radiation therapy with proven care tips, recovery timelines, and expert-backed strategies for better daily living during cancer treatment.