Author: Allison Wood

Heart Arrhythmias from Medications: Warning Signs and How to Manage Them

Heart Arrhythmias from Medications: Warning Signs and How to Manage Them
Allison Wood Dec 19 2025

Many common medications can trigger dangerous heart rhythm problems. Learn the warning signs, which drugs are risky, and how to prevent or manage medication-induced arrhythmias before it's too late.

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Managing Formulary Changes: How to Handle Prescription Drug Coverage Updates

Managing Formulary Changes: How to Handle Prescription Drug Coverage Updates
Allison Wood Dec 18 2025

Learn how to handle prescription drug coverage changes when your insurance formulary updates. Understand why drugs get moved, what to do when your medication is removed, and how to protect your access to care in 2025.

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Medication Safety at Home: How to Build a Foolproof System to Prevent Errors

Medication Safety at Home: How to Build a Foolproof System to Prevent Errors
Allison Wood Dec 17 2025

Learn how to build a foolproof home medication system that prevents dangerous errors. From simple pill boxes to smart dispensers and digital platforms, discover what works, what doesn't, and how to get help-even on a budget.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication
Allison Wood Dec 16 2025

Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics aren't working for you. Get practical tips, insurance advice, and real-world examples to advocate for your health.

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NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding

NSAIDs and Peptic Ulcer Disease: Understanding the Risk of Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Allison Wood Dec 15 2025

NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen can cause serious gastrointestinal bleeding, especially in older adults or those with ulcers. Learn who’s at risk, how to protect yourself, and what alternatives work better.

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Decline, Stages, and How to Support Caregivers

Alzheimer’s Disease: Understanding Memory Decline, Stages, and How to Support Caregivers
Allison Wood Dec 15 2025

Alzheimer’s disease causes progressive memory loss and behavioral changes across distinct stages. Learn how symptoms evolve, what care looks like at each phase, and how caregivers can find support and practical strategies to cope.

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How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To

How to Build a Daily Medication Routine You Can Actually Stick To
Allison Wood Dec 12 2025

Learn how to build a simple, reliable daily medication routine that fits into your life-not the other way around. No apps, no guilt, just practical steps that work.

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Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects

Pharmacogenomic Testing for SSRIs: How CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 Affect Side Effects
Allison Wood Dec 11 2025

Pharmacogenomic testing for CYP2C19 and CYP2D6 can predict how your body processes SSRIs like Lexapro and Zoloft - helping avoid side effects and failed treatments. Learn how your genes impact antidepressant response.

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Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up

Orthostatic Hypotension from Medications: Why You Feel Dizzy When You Stand Up
Allison Wood Dec 8 2025

Dizziness when standing up may be caused by medications like antipsychotics, diuretics, or alpha-blockers. Learn how drug-induced orthostatic hypotension works, which meds are most risky, and how to fix it safely.

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Healthcare System Communication: How Institutional Education Programs Improve Patient Outcomes

Healthcare System Communication: How Institutional Education Programs Improve Patient Outcomes
Allison Wood Dec 6 2025

Institutional healthcare communication programs train staff to reduce errors, improve patient satisfaction, and save lives. Learn how evidence-based training works, who benefits, and what makes these programs succeed-or fail.

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Influenza vs. COVID-19: Testing, Treatment, and Isolation Guidance for 2025

Influenza vs. COVID-19: Testing, Treatment, and Isolation Guidance for 2025
Allison Wood Dec 5 2025

In 2025, influenza surpassed COVID-19 in hospitalizations and deaths. Learn the latest testing, treatment, and isolation rules for both viruses based on current data and CDC guidance.

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Checking Your Medicine Cabinet for Expired Drugs: A Simple Checklist for Safety

Checking Your Medicine Cabinet for Expired Drugs: A Simple Checklist for Safety
Allison Wood Dec 4 2025

Expired medications can be dangerous-even if they look fine. Learn how to safely check, dispose of, and organize your medicine cabinet with this simple, step-by-step checklist backed by health experts.

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