At Home and at the Doctor: A Health Blog

Being diagnosed with asthma in your senior years can be frightening and frustrating. You may wonder what the future holds when it comes to your health, and you may be tired of wheezing and feeling short of breath at a time when you planned to travel and enjoy retirement. Proper care helps keep your symptoms under control and reduces your flares so your asthma is managed as best possible and you can continue an active life.

Medical marijuana has become an increasingly popular topic. Many people use marijuana products to get relief as they struggle with health problems. If you're new to using medical marijuana, you may have a lot of questions and may still be learning. Keep reading to learn more about which states have legalized medical marijuana as well as what kind of medical conditions and situations may be improved with the use of medical marijuana.

Rheumatologists are professionals who focus on treating rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition that affects the joints, as well as other related autoimmune disorders. If you have been dealing with joint pain, it's a good idea to make an appointment with a rheumatologist. But joint pain is not the only symptom of an auto-immune disease. If you notice any of these less-recognized symptoms, you should also make that phone call and schedule an appointment.

About 6.8 million people give blood each year, and for good reason. There are national tragedies and local tragedies each year that make people need donated blood in droves, in addition to regular circumstances where people need blood transfusions after accidents and other circumstances. If you work in the field and need to make sure that you are collecting and transfusing blood properly, leukopaks are one of the best things that you can invest in.

If you want to reverse signs of aging, you may be thinking of undergoing more extensive cosmetic surgical procedures, such as breast augmentation and facelifts. It is true that procedures like these can make you look a lot younger. But if you do not want to go that far, there are some less-invasive, less-extensive surgeries that can similarly reverse the signs of aging.  1. Mini Facelift If you feel like the skin on your face is loose and developing a lot of sagging, then instead of undergoing a traditional facelift, you might want to get a mini facelift.

The natural bacteria in your stomach are responsible for much of your wellbeing. Good gut health has been linked to mental wellness as well as lower rates of inflammation, according to Time. Probiotic supplements are full of good bacteria that can help you recolonize your body with helpful microorganisms. Here are four benefits to taking probiotics. 1. Keep bad bacteria at bay. Everyone has some bacteria inside their body at all times.

More and more people today are starting to utilize stem cell treatments. They can be used for a lot of medical conditions. If you're thinking about them as a viable form of treatment, then these tips are important to take into consideration first. Look for FDA-Approved Methods Since stem cell treatments haven't been around very long, it's paramount to only consider methods approved by the FDA (Federal Drug Administration). Otherwise, you could be leaving yourself more susceptible to potential side effects.

Birth control pills are the most common form of contraception. Although they are cheaper and easier to use than other forms of birth control, they can increase your risk of forming blood clots. Here are two things you can do to decrease your susceptibility to developing this troublesome side effect. Avoid Other Risky Behavior Although the odds of developing blood clots is small—about 1 percent of users get them over a 10-year period of time—certain lifestyle choices can compound your risk.