Keeping bones healthy as you age
One of the almost inevitable consequences of aging is a steady decline in the density of the prominent weight-bearing bones in the body. As these bones weaken, the risk of fractures increases dramatically, which makes keeping bones healthy an essential contributor to the overall quality of life. There are more than ten million people in […]
How to stop chronic nail biting
Nail biting is such a common habit that many people don’t consider it a medical condition. Nearly 30% of all people go through a phase of chronic nail biting, which often starts in childhood and can continue into adulthood. Chronic nail biting (onychophagia) is generally regarded as one of the behaviors grouped as Body-focused Repetitive […]
Menopause unveiled. Navigating change with confidence
The term “menopause” is used to mark the end of a woman’s reproductive years, and the primary signs are the cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea). Menopause isn’t a disease or disorder but the outcome of natural biological processes accompanying aging. Typically, menopause can occur anywhere between the ages of 45 and 55, but it can vary, […]
The culture of shame and sexual performance
Until the turn of this century, both healthcare providers and patients regarded sexual performance as a difficult topic to discuss, if not downright taboo. An unfortunate culture of shame and discomfort around this subject makes patients less inclined to see a doctor, especially when it is the main reason for the consultation or visit. Unfortunately, […]
Using an Antiviral Nasal Spray to Keep COVID-19 at Bay
As the winter months step up into high gear, COVID-19 continues to evolve, with new variants posing fresh challenges. Until recently here in the US, HV.1 was the variant responsible for most COVID-19 cases (followed by the variants labeled EG.5 and FL.1.5.1), but according to the Center for Disease Control, another variant has been identified […]
Using Antimuscarinic muscle relaxants
Antimuscarinic muscle relaxants form part of a class of drugs that treat a wide variety of medical conditions. Amongst others, the main conditions that muscarinic antagonists can treat include: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Overactive bladder (OAB) Bradycardia (low heart rate) Asthma attacks Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Parkinson’s Disease Muscle spasticity and spasms Peptic ulcers […]
Shining a light on Seasonal Affective Disorder
As days grow shorter and hours of sunlight diminish, many people in the Northern Hemisphere are experiencing a return of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). This is a depression condition that is triggered by a chemical change in the brain, brought on by less time spent outdoors and shorter days. Seasonal affective disorder is also referred […]
Coming to grips with Parkinson’s Disease
The fact that several well-known individuals have suffered from the devastating effects of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) allowed the condition to become more widely recognized than other chronic illnesses that have the same or even higher incidence. Just a few of the more prominent names that most people recognize are: Michael J. Fox is a famous […]
How Viagra came to be a treatment for Erectile Dysfunction
Was it pure luck or a case of players keeping their eye on the ball? Often, sports fans will spend hours happily dissecting an unexpected result in which the team came from behind and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat. This isn’t such a dramatic story, but it’s worth telling. The series of events that […]
What’s the difference between Ozempic and Mounjaro?
Ozempic / Wegovy and Mounjaro / Zepbound (and their base components semaglutide and tirzepatide) are currently the “hottest” medications on the market. You don’t have to be a doctor or pharmacist to get to this conclusion; the stock market tells the story. Sales of Ozempic / Wegovy (based on semaglutide) from Novo Nordisk and Mounjaro / […]
