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Decades-Old Schizophrenia Drug Wins Approval For New Formulation
The FDA approved Teva’s once-monthly subcutaneous olanzapine for adults with schizophrenia, without loading doses or required PDSS monitoring.
A Pilates Instructor Says This Three-move Routine Is The Quickest Way To Improve Your Posture And Reduce Stiffness
Pilates instructor Julie Erickson recommends three exercises for mobility and back strength, though the routine’s speed and results are not established.
Straight To The Top: Patients Email Insurance CEOs Over Care Denials
Two patients secured coverage after appealing denied care directly to insurance company leaders, though the approach may carry risks and is no guarantee.
When Overwhelm Hits, Switch To Underwhelm
A Sixty and Me contributor describes lowering expectations and using small breaks to cope with demanding periods as a full-time caregiver.
Here’s How To Use A Workout Technique That Helped Alison Brie Get Seriously Strong In Her 40S
Trainer Jason Walsh used isometric holds before strength exercises in Alison Brie’s workout. A trainer outlines a four-move version for home workouts.
Survey Participants Less Likely To Recommend Life-sustaining Care For Patients With Dementia, Despite Documented Wishes
A survey of nearly 6,000 U.S. adults found lower support for life-sustaining care for patients with dementia, even when directives requested it.
I Used To Think Being Easy To Get Along With Was A Compliment
A Tiny Buddha essay describes how one woman began naming her preferences after realizing she had mistaken self-erasure for being easygoing.
I Have ADHD And These Earplugs Fixed My Ability To Focus At Work—now Reduced By 20% For October Prime Day
Fit&Well reports a 20% Prime Day discount on Loop Switch 2 earplugs; its writer describes using adjustable sound settings while working.
I’m A Fitness Writer And The Exact Adjustable Dumbbells That Helped Me Get Strong At Home Are $80 Off In The Prime Big Deals Day Sale
A Fit&Well writer says NordicTrack Select-A-Weight dumbbells supported seven weeks of home strength training. They were nearly $80 off for Prime Big Deal Day.