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Dopamine is a neurotransmitter essential to the brain’s memory, reward, and motivation processes. You can increase your dopamine levels by exercising and eating certain foods.

Cortisol is a steroid hormone that produces the body’s stress response. If your levels are too high, it can cause conditions such as Cushing syndrome and chronic stress to develop.

Wegovy is a drug that helps with weight loss. It is available as a single-use injection pen. After preparing, inject it into an appropriate site and release the medication over 10 seconds.

You can usually take Zofran every 6 or 12 hours. The frequency depends on other medications you may have. Your health and treatment also affect how much you can take.

There are several conditions that can cause itching joints, such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout. You may also experience swelling and stiffness around the joint.

Shingles that occur on the face can be treated with antiviral medications. Seeing a doctor as soon as you notice symptoms can help prevent serious complications.

If your health plan covers medications, it is possible your prescription expenses go toward a general deductible. If your plan has a separate deductible for prescriptions, these expenses will count toward this instead and will not affect your medical costs deductible. 

Smiling depression is not a formal medical term. It is commonly used to describe having depression symptoms while making a great effort to disguise them or outwardly appearing as if you did not have the condition. You may appear cheerful on the outside and still have depression.

If you have diabetes, your blood sugar may increase or decrease overnight. Stabilizing your blood sugar involves determining why it is fluctuating and adjusting meals and medications accordingly.

Rosacea is an inflammatory condition that can result in color changes and bumps on the skin. Treatment for rosacea can help prevent permanent skin changes.

Oral shingles is a painful condition that can cause blisters in the mouth. Antiviral medications can help with symptoms and prevent long-term complications such as chronic pain.

People with diabetes are more likely to experience diarrhea due to nerve damage and other health conditions. Treatment options such as medication and dietary changes can help.