Tips for a safe, healthy Fourth of July, plus a new Alzheimer's drug approval

Research has shown that fireworks can trigger PTSD symptoms. Click the article below for expert guidance on how veterans can handle holiday celebrations. (iStock)

FREEDOM FROM ANXIETY – For veterans, fireworks displays can be mentally and emotionally grueling. An expert offers tips to help ease Fourth of July anxiety for people with PTSD. Continue reading…

SAFE CELEBRATIONS – Ahead of the Fourth of July fireworks displays, prevent injury with these smart safety tips. Continue reading…

PEACEFUL PUPS – Holiday fireworks celebrations can bring anxiety to dogs. Veterinarians explain how pet owners can help keep pups safe and calm during the festivities. Continue reading…

Fireworks and loud noises can be "extremely frightening for dogs," a veterinarian said. (iStock)

DIY DRUG DANGERS – Some doctors and clinics are sending "mail-order ketamine" to patients. Here's why that's dangerous, according to Dr. Marc Siegel. Continue reading…

MULTIVITAMIN MYTHS? – Taking daily vitamins may not actually help you live longer, a new study suggests – but one doctor isn't so sure. Continue reading…

ALZHEIMER'S PROGRESS – The FDA has approved a new medication for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more about Eli Lilly’s Kisunla (donanemab), a once-monthly injection. Continue reading…

In phase 3 trials published in May 2023, donanemab was shown to "significantly slow cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer's disease," according to a press release on Eli Lilly’s website. (iStock)

SUMMER SURGE – As COVID cases climb across the country, here's what doctors want you to know about prevention and vaccines. Continue reading…

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER – It’s critical for Alzheimer's caregivers to protect their own mental and physical health, an expert says. Dr. Heather Sandison shares her best strategies. Continue reading…

VITAL QUESTIONS – An Ohio menopause expert shares the 9 most common things women over 40 ask their doctors. Continue reading…

Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine physician and menopause practitioner at Concierge Medicine of Westlake in Cleveland, Ohio (left), revealed the most common questions she hears from her patients. (Dr. Alexa Fiffick / iStock)

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