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| The Mental Toll of Medical Debt | | People with chronic inflammatory conditions who require ongoing medical treatment are at risk for racking up health care expenses that can become unmanageable over time. This is what it’s like to live with that looming over you—plus tips from experts on how to cope. |
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| | | | | We have the answer! If you ever have to head to the ER or urgent care for severe gastrointestinal symptoms, the doctor may prescribe a special mix of meds to help you feel better. The exact formulation will vary, but common components include an anesthetic, an antacid, and a drug to slow the speed of digestion. |
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| | | | | What’s for Breakfast? | | Fuel Up With Our Stuffed Sweet Potato Bowl | | You might not normally think of this tuber as a breakfast food, but turns out it makes the perfect base for morning MVPs like yogurt, nut butter, granola, and seasonal fruit in our easy recipe. Chef’s tip: Batch prep several sweet potatoes in advance for a 5-minute morning meal. |
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| | | | | Approximate number of people in the U.S. living with schizophrenia, a hard-to-treat mental illness characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and social withdrawal, among other symptoms. A just-approved medication called KarXT could be a game changer for treating schizophrenia in meaningful ways. |
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| #Let’s Get Social | | Most of us are hard-wired to reach for junk food in times of duress, but while a bowl of ice cream or bag of chips might bring some momentary comfort, they’re actually not effective at relieving stress—and may ultimately make you feel worse. The real stress fighters are high in fiber and/or protein, like the all-stars pictured below. Head to HealthCentral’s socials to learn more about the best stress-fighting foods and other tools for managing the stress that inevitably comes with managing a chronic illness. | | Facebook Pinterest Twitter | | | | |
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