Preventing Dementia: Actions You Can Take Today for Brain Health
A few decades before my Grandfather was put into care for dementia, he would often entertain us with funny stories. One, in particular, jumps out at me of how he had punched someone in his dream and wound up throwing an actual punch that knocked him out of his bed. As kids, it was just […]
How to Make Friends with Your Anxiety: Lessons from Inside Out 2
The first time I saw Inside Out, I was blown away by their depiction of mental health and their gentle handling of depression in particular. It is beautiful and brilliant, and it is so easy for both kids and adults to understand. In “Inside Out 2,” Riley is entering puberty and navigating new emotions, such […]
There’s growing confidence that GLP-1 meds are safe in pregnant women
One of the most frequent cautions that drug companies print on the Product Information leaflet that comes with their product says something like, “This medication has not been tested to be safe in pregnant women and should only be used in consultation with a healthcare provider.” It’s important to understand that this statement is not […]
IsraelPharm’s Top 10 Bestselling Medications: Do You Take Any of Them?
If you’re wondering which drugs are most popular on the IsraelPharm website, we’re here to tell you! Let’s take a look at our best sellers. GLP-1 group of drugs Since the release of Ozempic in 2017, there has been a tremendous surge in the use of GLP-1-based medicines for treating a wide variety of conditions, […]
Gout and Behcet’s Disease: Shared Features and Differences
Gout and Behcet’s disease (BD) are disorders with some shared clinical, pathological, and therapeutic features. Both conditions are triggered by a strong autoinflammatory response to monosodium urate crystals. Both Behcet’s disease and gout involve acute inflammatory episodes that primarily affect the joints, but they can also cause systemic symptoms. The main shared clinical features are: Inflammation […]
Stress Management: A Blueprint for Better Health and Well-being
Relentless work pressure, an unexpected bill we hadn’t budgeted for, sick kids, and a messy house, and we feel like all we’re doing is just keeping our heads above water. Stress is a normal part of life, and sometimes, it even serves a purpose. Stress can motivate us to finish that project before the deadline or […]
Is Prolia (denosumab) an Option to Treat Osteoporosis in Early Menopause?
Osteoporosis usually affects older people, but it can also impact younger individuals, like women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s who still have regular periods. According to the Office on Women’s Health, “Early menopause occurs when a woman’s periods stop before the age of 45, and premature menopause occurs when her periods stop before the […]
Breaking the Silence: Shattering Taboos Around Menopause and Intimacy
For the last couple of years, I haven’t really been ‘feeling it. ‘ A recent trip to the gynecologist and some bloodwork later, I have the news that I am probably entering perimenopause. While the knowledge that this stage of life was always on the cards at some point, a part of me seems to […]
Prevent Strokes: Your Roadmap to a Healthier Life
The weight of serious health concerns, like heart attacks or strokes, can leave people feeling overwhelmed, powerless, and with all kinds of questions and concerns. But the truth is, many of these conditions can be avoided or significantly reduced through proper healthcare and simple lifestyle changes. Knowledge is power. Understanding the causes of life-threatening events […]
Demystifying Vagifem: Addressing Common Concerns and Side Effects
Vagifem is a medication prescribed to women for treating menopausal changes in the vagina. It contains estradiol, an estrogen hormone, in a vaginal insert. This treatment is usually used around the time of menopause to alleviate moderate to severe symptoms like vaginal dryness, burning, and itching. However, many women prefer to avoid the use of […]
