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Palliative Care in Cancer: How to Control Pain and Improve Quality of Life
Palliative Care in Cancer: How to Control Pain and Improve Quality of Life
Jan, 2 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Learn how cancer pain can be effectively controlled with proven medications and non-drug therapies to improve quality of life. Discover the latest guidelines, common barriers, and what you can do today for better symptom management.
Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Avoid Side Effects
Deprescribing Frameworks: How to Safely Reduce Medications and Avoid Side Effects
Dec, 29 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Deprescribing frameworks help safely reduce unnecessary medications in older adults to cut side effects, prevent hospitalizations, and improve quality of life. Learn how it works, which drugs are targeted, and why it's becoming essential care.
Diabetes Medication Side Effects and How They Affect Glucose Control
Diabetes Medication Side Effects and How They Affect Glucose Control
Dec, 27 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Diabetes medications can cause serious side effects like low blood sugar, infections, and stomach issues that disrupt glucose control. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks and how to manage them safely.
Do Doctors Know How Much Medications Cost? The Hidden Gap in Prescribing Decisions
Do Doctors Know How Much Medications Cost? The Hidden Gap in Prescribing Decisions
Dec, 25 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Most doctors don't know how much medications cost - and it's leading to overprescribing, higher patient bills, and worse health outcomes. Here's why and what's being done.
CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps You Manage Persistent Pain
CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Helps You Manage Persistent Pain
Dec, 22 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
CBT for chronic pain helps you manage persistent pain by changing how your brain responds to it. Learn how this evidence-based therapy improves function, reduces opioid use, and gives you back control-without drugs.
How to Use Pill Packs and Blister Packaging for Seniors
How to Use Pill Packs and Blister Packaging for Seniors
Dec, 21 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Blister packs and pill packs help seniors manage multiple medications safely by reducing errors, improving adherence, and offering clear visual tracking. Learn how they work, which type is best for your needs, and how to get started.
Antihistamines in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What to Avoid
Antihistamines in Pregnancy: What’s Safe and What to Avoid
Dec, 18 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Learn which antihistamines are safe during pregnancy and which to avoid. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on loratadine, cetirizine, chlorpheniramine, and more for managing allergies without risking your baby's health.
How to Share a Complete Medication List to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions
How to Share a Complete Medication List to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions
Dec, 17 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Sharing a complete medication list with your healthcare providers can prevent dangerous drug interactions. Learn what to include, how to keep it updated, and the best ways to share it to stay safe.
Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs
Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs
Dec, 16 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Many herbal supplements interact dangerously with common prescription drugs like blood thinners, antidepressants, and heart medications. Learn which ones are risky, how they affect your body, and how to stay safe.
Folic Acid and Prenatal Vitamins: What You Need to Know About Medication Interactions in Pregnancy
Folic Acid and Prenatal Vitamins: What You Need to Know About Medication Interactions in Pregnancy
Dec, 15 2025 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Folic acid is essential during pregnancy to prevent birth defects, but it can interact dangerously with medications like seizure drugs, iron supplements, and antacids. Learn what to take, when, and how to avoid harmful interactions.