Coping With Hair Loss: Advice from Mental Health Pros

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Here, our mental health professionals offer [five pieces of advice to improve your well-being](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=). [06092023-HS-Article1.png](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) [Can You Take Advair and Spiriva Together for Asthma?](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) If you are taking a daily controller medication such as Advair and still experiencing breathing symptoms, your doctor may prescribe an add-on drug. Can [this combo](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) work for you? [06092023-HS-Article2.png]() [‘I Eat a Healthy Diet. Why Is My Cholesterol High?’]() Even if you eat a healthy diet packed with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein, there are a number of reasons your [cholesterol levels can still be high](). Our experts give the lowdown. [Why does my heart skip a beat.png](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) [We have the answer!](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) The feeling of a skipped, extra, or irregular beat is known as a heart palpitation, and usually there’s a specific reason for it. That can range from a serious medical issue (like atrial fibrillation) to a benign daily occurrence (like having too much caffeine). Here’s a look at [the possible causes of palpitations](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=)and information on what you can do about them. [06092023-HS-Hero3.png](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) Rise and Shine! [Tropical Smoothie Bowl](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) A perfect summertime breakfast, this [heart-healthy smoothie bowl](=/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) is an easy way to add more fruits and veggies to your diet—a boon for your blood pressure as well as your overall health. And the crunchy granola topping made from oats, nuts, and seeds adds additional fiber, plus texture to help you feel satisfied. Now, close your eyes and pretend you’re on a tropical island. [140_num.png](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=) The cutoff, in mmHg, for [high systolic blood pressure](/NTQxLUdLWi0yNDMAAAGMP3ElGPoS_ZrAeU7KEuz6c3i8NXtnJNzfu-5rEqidZXc5SpFnRYtugRTCQwBZLgiTRxFyjKc=)—the first number in your blood pressure reading (the second is your diastolic blood pressure). 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