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One of the most effective ways to combat the symptoms of OA at home is to lose weight. To lose weight, modify your diet and incorporate low-impact aerobic and strengthening exercises into your daily routine. This class of medicinewhich includes ibuprofen, aspirin, and naproxenhelps to decrease the inflammation associated with joint degeneration. RealPeopleGroup / Getty Images Because of this, it may be able to be taken by people who are unable to tolerate NSAIDs....

However, more research is needed to confirm most of these claims. L-carnitinealso known as levocarnitineis an amino acid that your body makes naturally. It can also be taken in supplement form. d3sign / Getty Images It is important to remember, however, that supplements are not appropriate for everyone. The modest weight reduction was primarily seen in people who also ate a low-calorie diet and exercised. There was less evidence of improved body fat percentage, according to a 2020 analysis of L-carnitine research studies....

Westend61 / Getty Images Sleep is essential for health. Sleep deprivation contributes to dangerous accidents and impacts the ability to participate fully in work and social life. Despite its known benefits, many struggle to get the recommended nightly sleep of seven to nine hours. Westend61 / Getty Images Many sleep supplements exist, but not all may be effective or safe. Many people have triedL-theaninefor sleep. L-theanine influences neurotransmitters that encourage relaxation and sleepiness....

L-tyrosine is an amino acid that’s often used in supplements to improve cognitive function affected by stress. Supplements containing L-tyrosine supplements may also help treatphenylketonuria(PKU). Your body uses L-tyrosine (also known as tyrosine) to produce dopamine and norepinephrine. Getty Images / Olena Ruban These neurohormones (catecholamines) are quickly depleted when you’re under stress. Though L-tyrosine supplements may restore them to healthy levels, they’re not safe for everyone. Consult your healthcare provider before taking them....

Lactase is a digestiveenzymeinvolved in the breakdown of lactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. People with lactose intolerance cannot produce enough lactase on their own. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Verywell / Getty Images Lactase supplements are mostly used by people who have difficulty digesting lactose found in dairy products. No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent diseases....

TheEnvironmental Protection AgencyandCenters for Disease Control and Preventionboth offer guidance on how to avoid common sources of lead. Most of it is stored in the teeth and bones, where it can accumulate over time. That’s why blood tests are still a critical and primary tool used to diagnose lead toxicity. Verywell / Josh Seong For this reason, this method isn’t often recommended, despite its convenience. Discuss any lead concerns with your healthcare provider or your child’s practitioner....

However, further studies are needed to confirm many of these benefits. Leucine is important for protein synthesis and muscle growth. That means some supplement products may not contain what the label says. Getty Images / Olena Ruban No supplement is intended to treat, cure, or prevent disease. Muscle Growth Leucine is popular among bodybuilders due to its potential to support muscle growth. However, the evidence is mixed. All participants completed a 12-week strength-training routine, with or without leucine supplements....

In some cases, a period of watchful waiting may be appropriate. The treatments for leukemia often cause infertility. If you wish to have a child in the future, you should discuss fertility preservation before treatment begins. Illustration by Verywell Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL) Treatment ofacute lymphocytic leukemia(ALL) can take several years. It begins with induction treatment, with the goal of remission. Alternatively, some people may receive a hematopoietic stem cell transplant (though less commonly than with AML)....

Going into a dark room can help until the migraine passes. Often, exposure to bright light during a migraine can worsen the migraine itself. When these rays are all combined (as in sunlight), they make white light. Verywell / Emily Roberts Two colors in particularblue and greenare of special interest when it comes to migraine prevention and treatment. Blue Light Blue light has a shorter wavelength and more energy than other rays of light....

Liverfibrosisis scarring of the liver. It has many causes, including alcohol-induced damage, infections, and diseases that harm the liver. Treatment for liver fibrosis may involve managing the underlying cause. Photo composite by Michela Buttignol for Verywell Health; Getty Images There sometimes is a need for a liver transplant. Stages For most people, liver fibrosis is expected to worsen if it is not treated. Fibrosis progresses as more areas of the liver are injured and form scars....

Like many living things, though, viruses evolve over time. More than 20 recognizedvariantsof the COVID-19 virus have emerged in the years since the first COVID-19 vaccines were formulated. Boostersare updates to the original vaccine you received. SDI Productions / Getty Images These updates contain additional information about new ormutated virusesto offer you protection against the latest variants. There are several brands of COVID-19 vaccines, and the CDC does not recommend one over another....

If you’ve just had surgery, you may think nothing sounds better than a nice, relaxing bath. You’ll also learn some tips for keeping clean until you’re able to bathe again. For instance: What Counts as Bathing? Alistair Berg / Getty Images This will help lower your risk of complications like an infection. Instead of a bath, you might clean your body by taking a shower or asponge bath. The discharge instructions should have your surgeons specific guidance for bathing....

If you have a cold, you’re usually the most contagious during the first four days of symptoms. However, some viral strains can continue to spread for up to a month. Each year, millions of cases of thecommon coldoccur in the United States. The common cold is an almost inevitable part of life and can be difficult to avoid. Understanding the risk of transmission and taking proper precautions can help stem the spread of colds....