Is It Time to Change Schizophrenia Treatments?
People with schizophrenia need treatment throughout their lives, and sometimes their needs change. If you notice a difference in the behavior of your loved one with schizophrenia, it may be time for a treatment adjustment. Why They May Need an Adjustment Even if your loved one’s treatment has been working well, things can happen that […]
How to Talk to Your Loved One’s Care Team
One of the most important things to do when you’re caring for someone with schizophrenia is to check in frequently with their care team, says Frank Chen, MD, chief medical officer at Houston Behavioral Healthcare Hospital. That can be difficult, especially if your loved one is resistant to treatment and/or doesn’t want you involved. “There […]
Is Your Doctor ‘Blue Zones’ Certified?
Blue Zones, an organization that studies regions around the world where people live longer, happier lives, has partnered with The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) to help train and certify health care professionals. The “Blue Zones certification” for doctors and health care workers will add another layer to ACLM certification, which already confers lifestyle […]
Alzheimer’s Risk and the APOE4 Gene
Studies have long shown that if you carry two copies of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) 4 gene, your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease are much higher. Now, researchers say in a new study that gene pair isn’t just a risk factor, but a genetic form of the disorder. With two APOE4 genes, you’re almost certain […]
Experts Watching Bird Flu Carefully in Case It Takes Off
May 14, 2024 – So far, the unexpected jump of bird flu to cattle has not emerged as a new human flu pandemic. Yes, a dairy worker got pink eye this year after being infected, but a larger threat to all of us has not yet materialized. That doesn’t mean experts are not keeping a […]
3 Women With Eczema Describe the Ways They Combat Nighttime Flare-Ups
If you have eczema, you know what it’s like – that frustrating struggle to catch some ZZZ’s. The problem is at once physical and emotional. “When my eczema is flared, nighttime often fills me with anxiety,” says Nicola Johnston, a digital content creator who lives in Carlisle, England, near the border of Scotland. “I have […]
The Challenges of Parenting a Child With Eczema
A loving mother wants, above all else, good health for her child. Imagine, then, the emotional impact of discovering that your baby has eczema, of wishing more than anything to take away the itching and irritation. And imagine the worry when a woman with eczema becomes pregnant. The what-ifs are huge. Fortunately, there is excellent […]
How to Minimize Eczema Flare-ups at the Gym and on the Job
Morning exercise offers many benefits, but for people with eczema, hitting the gym and then going to work presents a complex set of challenges. Getting hot and sweaty can lead to flare-ups. The breakfast you eat for post-workout energy may do more harm than good. And after a heavy workout that taxes your body, the […]