Healthcare

Safely Tapering Off Lexapro (Escitalopram): A Comprehensive Guide to Discontinuation and Relapse Prevention

Safely Tapering Off Lexapro (Escitalopram): A Comprehensive Guide to Discontinuation and Relapse Prevention

Deciding to stop Lexapro can feel like a big step toward freedom. Many people take this SSRI, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, to ease anxiety or depression. It works by boosting serotonin in the brain. But quitting cold turkey often leads to tough side effects. A slow taper helps your body adjust. Think of it…

Accessing Healthcare Digitally: How Online Prescriptions Are Changing the Way We Care for Our Health

Accessing Healthcare Digitally: How Online Prescriptions Are Changing the Way We Care for Our Health

In today’s fast-paced digital world, healthcare is evolving rapidly — and one of the most significant changes is the rise of online prescriptions. From consulting licensed physicians virtually to receiving medications at your doorstep, the digital shift in healthcare is improving accessibility, convenience, and privacy for millions of people. With more people turning to telemedicine,…

Navigating Social Events Without Alcohol

Navigating Social Events Without Alcohol

When it comes to celebrations and being out socially, it’s fair to say that alcohol is never too far from the table. As a nation we’re drinkers and we’re often very good at it. Or bad, depending on how you look at it. However, across the nation, there’s also sweeping change. Alcohol rehabs are fuller…

Five Unusual Methods That Can Help With Addiction Recovery

Five Unusual Methods That Can Help With Addiction Recovery

There’s no one-size-fits all when it comes to addiction treatment and recovery. Everyone is different and one person will find one approach works, while someone else may find a different type of therapy or approach works best. Today, there are so many options when it comes to treatment at alcohol rehab facilities offering a wealth…

Why Creative Minds Still Love Maui Wowie Strain After All These Years

Why Creative Minds Still Love Maui Wowie Strain After All These Years

For some people, creativity flows naturally. But if you are not one of them, or if distractions keep getting in the way, it doesn’t mean you’ve hit a dead end — you just need to learn how to navigate it. The usual advice goes something like: take a walk, exercise, read more, and so on….

The Sober Truth: Devastating Effects of Alcohol on Your Health

The Sober Truth: Devastating Effects of Alcohol on Your Health

Alcohol claims over 140,000 lives in the U.S. each year. This piece digs deep into the effects of alcohol on health. We go beyond the usual talk of liver damage to show how alcohol wreaks havoc on your heart, brain, and more. Long-term alcohol abuse quietly builds up harm that can steal years from your…

Understanding CBD Disposable Vapes: Benefits, Risks, and How They Work

Understanding CBD Disposable Vapes: Benefits, Risks, and How They Work

CBD disposable vapes are becoming very popular as an easy way to use cannabidiol. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a natural compound found in hemp plants. It does not make you feel high like THC. These small vapes are made for people who want to try CBD in a simple and quick way. They are easy…

6 Things To Check Before Choosing A THCA Disposable Vape

6 Things To Check Before Choosing A THCA Disposable Vape

As hemp-based offerings have exploded in popularity in recent years, consumers are learning about the vast array of cannabinoids that exist beyond the familiar CBD and THC. One substance quietly piquing people’s interests remains tetrahydrocannabinolic acid or THCA.  Unlike THC, THCA is not psychoactive until heated and decarboxylated to its active form of THC.  As…

The Hidden Dangers of Baby Formula in the NICU: Unpacking the NEC Lawsuit for Affected Families

The Hidden Dangers of Baby Formula in the NICU: Unpacking the NEC Lawsuit for Affected Families

For parents of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the priority is the health and development of their newborn. Trusting in the medical system’s guidance, many are unaware of the potential dangers associated with certain types of baby formulas given in these high-care settings. Recent studies and lawsuits have highlighted the risk of…

A Comprehensive Guide to CPT Code 99349: Evaluating Time in Patient Care

A Comprehensive Guide to CPT Code 99349: Evaluating Time in Patient Care

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes are essential in the medical billing process, reflecting the types of services and treatments provided to patients. Among these, CPT code 99349 is particularly significant for healthcare providers conducting home visit evaluations. Proper understanding and application of this code ensure accurate billing and reimbursement for the time and care invested…