Cultivate Serenity: Gardening for Migraine Relief
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Cultivate Serenity: Gardening for Migraine Relief

WebMD’s migraine blogger Michele Jordan loves to garden. She has turned her yard into a “useful garden” where she grows things like lavender and lemon balm that help her when she has a migraine. Read more to find out what other plants she’s growing and how the act of gardening itself helps her reduce stress. READ: My Secret… […]

Weight-Loss Surgery Might Reverse the Nerve Damage From Diabetes
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Weight-Loss Surgery Might Reverse the Nerve Damage From Diabetes

By Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 12, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the immediate goal of bariatric surgery is to help obese patients shed significant weight, new research shows it may also reduce diabetes complications, including nerve damage.Investigators followed 127 weight-loss surgery patients for two years. They found the surgery led to a sustained drop in… […]

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Had COVID? Part of the Virus May Stick Around in Your Brain
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Had COVID? Part of the Virus May Stick Around in Your Brain

April 13, 2023 – If you or someone you know is experiencing “brain fog” after COVID-19, scientists now have a possible explanation — and it might not bring  much comfort. Researchers in Germany found that part of the virus, the spike protein, remains in the brain long after the virus clears out.These investigators discovered the spike… […]

Dating With Schizophrenia
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Dating With Schizophrenia

Dating can be tough for anyone. A serious mental health condition like schizophrenia adds even more challenges to the mix. At times, it can cause psychotic behaviors, like hallucinations and delusional thought processes. In severe cases, dating is probably out of the question. Even if your condition is well-treated, you may have trouble enjoying activities.… […]

Managing Your Migraine When It’s Triggered by Things You Love
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Managing Your Migraine When It’s Triggered by Things You Love

At the first sign of a migraine, WebMD blogger Michele Jordan tackles it head-on. She knows her triggers – the three Cs: cheese, chocolate, and cocktails.  But patience with herself and understanding from others goes a long way, she says.Video TranscriptMICHELE JORDAN: Hi, my name is Michele Jordan. I’m from Los Angeles, California. I have… […]

Stopping Migraines From Becoming a ‘Thief of Joy’
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Stopping Migraines From Becoming a ‘Thief of Joy’

For Michele Jordan, one of WebMD’s migraine bloggers, some of her favorite things – flowers and perfume – trigger her migraines.  She didn’t let that stop her from enjoying her favorite scents on a recent trip to Paris. Read more about how she manages to enjoy the things she loves without letting migraines become a “thief… […]

The Best Apps for Rheumatoid Arthritis
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The Best Apps for Rheumatoid Arthritis

When it comes to managing your rheumatoid arthritis (RA), things can turn complicated pretty quickly. Trying to keep track of the pain (when, where, and how badly it hits), the many medicines you may need, and the triggers that cause your RA to flare — all information that’s crucial to your care — can feel… […]

The Emotional Side of Breast Cancer
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The Emotional Side of Breast Cancer

Shaquita Estes recalls being in total disbelief when the doctor told her she may have breast cancer. “I absolutely lost it,” Estes says. “I remember falling to the floor just telling him that I heard what he was saying, that this could not be true.”Estes, a 45-year-old pediatric nurse practitioner from Palmetto, GA, says she… […]