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Ketamine for treatment-resistant depression: When and where is it safe?
Ketamine is approved for hard-to-treat depression, but how safe are outpatient ketamine clinics? Ketamine is an unusual type of psychedelic drug — called a dissociative — that is undergoing a…
Energy-boosting coffee alternatives: What to know
When you’re low on energy, is it worth trying yerba mate, yaupon tea, matcha, and other beverages invading the coffee and tea space that promise similar energy perks and health…
What is frontotemporal dementia? – Harvard Health
Many people know the form of dementia called Alzheimer’s disease. But what is frontotemporal dementia (FTD)? Damage to nerves in certain parts of the brain causes a group of frontotemporal…
What makes your heart skip a beat?
Love isn’t the only reason your heart may skip a beat. While abnormal heartbeats can be alarming, they’re usually harmless. They occur for different reasons. Which types are common —…
Prostate cancer: How often should men on active surveillance be evaluated?
It used to be that doctors would automatically recommend treating all men with prostate cancer, even if their initial biopsies suggested the disease would grow slowly (or at all). But…
Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today
Are you having a little trouble hearing conversations? If so, you’re not alone. An estimated 23% of Americans ages 12 and older have hearing loss. Although most of those people…
Proton-pump inhibitors: Should I still be taking this medication?
The decision to step down or stop taking a proton pump inhibitor is a complex decision you should discuss with your doctor. Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a common type of…
When therapeutic touch isn’t healing
If you’re a trauma survivor or dislike physical touch, health care visits may be hard. Physical touch has long been linked to the healing process of medicine. During physical exams,…
Winter hiking: Magical or miserable?
How to safely explore the joys of winter hiking. By midwinter, our urge to hibernate can start to feel constricting instead of cozy. What better antidote to being cooped up…