How Medical Weight Loss Can Lower Your Colorectal Cancer Risk

Medically reviewed by Charles Wade, FNP-BC. Disclaimer: For informational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. The rate of colorectal cancer in adults younger than age 50 has been silently rising for two decades now. Cases have increased so much, in fact, that health organizations have officially moved the recommended screening age for […]

Are Sinus Infections Contagious? When to Consult Virtual Primary Care for Quick Relief

Day nine of facial pressure, and the question stops being about the sinus infection itself. It starts being about whether it’s safe to go back to the office, hug your kids, or sit next to someone on a plane.It’s a reasonable worry! The short answer? It depends entirely on what’s actually causing the infection. Most […]

Does Tirzepatide Make You Tired? How to Manage GLP-1 Side Effects

Nobody tells you about the tired part. You learn of the nausea, the suppressed appetite, the weight loss.The most unfortunate part is that no one tells you that the first month (or two) on tirzepatide, it feels like the volume has been turned down on your body.If you are asking yourself, “does tirzepatide make you […]

Can Menopause Cause Nausea?

Medically reviewed by Charles Wade, FNP-BC. For general educational purposes only, not a substitute for specific medical advice. Consult with a licensed provider before implementing any adjustments to your treatment regimen. Nausea does not usually make the short list when people describe what menopause feels like. Instead, hot flashes, sleep problems, and mood changes come […]

How to Lose Weight With PCOS

This article is for general education and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. Picture this – two roommates eat the exact same meals for six months. One loses twelve pounds; the other gains four.If this example was somewhat accurate of your situation, you will want to take note of the following: this is […]

Can ADHD People Be Perfectionists?

Reviewed by Charles Wade, FNP-BC – Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice. You’d think ADHD and perfectionism would be opposites. One means scattered and impulsive, the other means rigid and never satisfied. But the combination shows up constantly in clinical practice, and it’s one of the more […]