Low-dose aspirin no longer recommended for healthy, older adults for preventing heart attacks
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The purpose of taking a “baby” aspirin was to help thin the blood to prevent clotting, lowering the risk of such health events.
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Take control of managing Multiple Sclerosis
/Multiple sclerosis is an unpredictable, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that disrupts the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body.
Read MoreQuestions every cancer patient needs to ask
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Facing this challenge straight on empowers individuals to have a frank talk with their healthcare team preparing them for the battle ahead.
Read MoreAbdominal obesity is hard on your heart
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In 1999-2000, women’s average waist circumference was 36.3 inches while today (2015-2016), its risen to 38.6 inches.
Read MoreWho should and who shouldn’t wear compression stockings
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Compression stockings gently squeeze your legs to move blood up towards your heart preventing discomfort and leg swelling.
Read MoreSigns of depression not to ignore
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You hope you can bust through the fog of depression but if you’ve been dealing with it every day for two weeks and is impairing how you function, it’s time to see your doctor.
Read MoreInsulin resistance: What you need to know
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To fully understand why many individuals have the silent condition of insulin resistance, it is important to have a good understanding of what insulin is.
Read MoreWhat you should know about pancreatitis
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There are two types of pancreatitis – acute and chronic. Both types are serious and can lead to complications with severe cases leading to bleeding, infection, and permanent tissue damage.
Read MoreBest tips for reducing and reversing varicose veins
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They can cause mild to moderate pain, blood clots, skin ulcers (sores), a heavy or aching feeling, a burning sensation or itching above the affected veins.
Read MoreWhat’s the difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?
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The decreased bone density of osteopenia can lead to bone weakening and bone fragility with an increased risk of breaking a bone.
Read MoreOutsmarting sarcopenia as you age
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Sarcopenia is the involuntary, gradual loss of muscle mass and strength as we get older affecting 30% of people over the age of 60 and 50% of people age 80 on up.
Read MoreImportant questions concerning cholesterol
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How confident are you knowing what foods to eat and what foods to avoid helping lower cholesterol?
Read MoreWhy F.A.S.T. thinking saves stroke victims lives
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year more than 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke.
Read MoreWhy UTIs affect women more than men
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Over 50% of women will have at least one UTI in her lifetime with up to 30% to 40% of UTIs recurring within 6 months after the initial episode.
Read MoreAvoid these 5 habits to prevent low back pain
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According to a 2018 study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, about half of healthy, active people over age 60 experience low back pain.
Read MoreManaging inappropriate sexual behavior of Alzheimer’s disease
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Not everyone who is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s will exhibit this behavior but if it does happen, you will want to know how to deal with it in an effective manner.
Read MoreFast facts to know about kidney cancer
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In 2019, the American Cancer Society estimates that about 73,820 new cases of kidney cancer will occur and about 14,770 people will die from this disease.
Read MoreImproving accuracy of home blood pressure readings
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This eliminates time-consuming and unnecessary trips to the doctor’s office for just a brief check of their blood pressure.
Read MoreShould you get that cortisone shot or not?
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A cortisone injection may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of the body.
Read More8 Causes for a metallic taste in your mouth
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Keep in mind though, that if it is a more serious condition such as those listed, a person would most likely have other symptoms accompanying it.
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