Everyone experiences sleep problems occasionally. Some causes are predictable, such as adjusting your sleep routine after a trip. Other sleepless nights can be unexpected, adding to the frustration of identifying the reason for your wakefulness. On such nights, having a…
Sometimes, achieving restful sleep can be quite challenging. Factors like stress, a heavy meal, or consuming that second martini too close to bedtime can all interfere with your ability to get a solid seven hours of sleep. Perhaps you’ve tried…
Almost everyone experiences anxiety at some point. However, for some, it becomes a chronic issue that can severely impact daily life. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, about 20% of adults in the U.S. may suffer from an…
Dementia might not be a significant concern in your youth, but it gains importance as you reach middle age. What’s alarming? A 2025 study in Nature Medicine indicated that adults over 55 have a 42% lifetime risk of developing dementia.…
For many adults, eating a healthy diet filled with cholesterol-lowering foods doesn’t budge their high cholesterol. That’s when taking certain medications like statins can help. Statins are considered one of the safest kinds of cholesterol medications. They’ve been shown to…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Even if the term magnesium stearate is unfamiliar to you, it’s highly likely you’ve ingested it at some stage. As highlighted in a 2017 study from Toxicology Reports, magnesium stearate…
Whether it’s a basic pain reliever or an antidepressant, most medications come with potential side effects. Some side effects are mild, like dry mouth, drowsiness, or nausea, while others may be more problematic, like a heart attack or liver damage.…
Everyday aches and pains are a part of life. Your muscles feel tender after a tough workout. Your temples throb after a night overindulging in too many TikTok-inspired cocktails. (Better to stick with mocktails; NCPIC tried the Sleepy Girl mocktail…
Medicine is available in various forms, including pills that appear to have a plastic-like coating. Interestingly, the demand for empty capsules is projected to surpass $5.2 billion by 2030, as per a 2022 study in Polymers. Despite their appearance, these…
Taking multiple medications is a common practice. In fact, over half of Americans take at least two, according to the Mayo Clinic. This happens because different medications can manage various aspects of a health condition. Furthermore, individuals, especially older adults,…