Discontinuing Statins
I take Crestor to lower my cholesterol. Is it OK to stop taking it “cold-turkey?”
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Month: April 2010
Globular Uterus
What does it mean if you have a globular uterus?
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Alternatives to Antidepressants
I have suffered from depression for many years. I am tired of taking pills, which are not helping me. Are there any alternatives to taking antidepressants?
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Postconcussion syndrome
After a head injury, many people experience symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and mood changes as long as a year after the accident. A pattern of several lingering symptoms may constitute a postconcussion syndrome.
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Commentary: The Mediterranean diet, physical activity, and cognitive health
In addition to the reduced risk of cancer or heart disease, people who follow a Mediterranean-type diet and lead an active lifestyle are seemingly less likely to suffer cognitive decline as they grow older.
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Causes of Chest Pain in Children
My 9-year-old daughter experienced three episodes of chest pain after physical activity. The first was during soccer practice on a hot humid morning, the second at an indoor gym class, and again at soccer. She is in good general health, normal weight and regularly active. What could cause chest pain in someone so young?
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Exercise, estrogen, and executive function
Research into the long-term effects of hormone therapy found that women who were more physically active were less likely to suffer cognitive decline than those who exercised less often.
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Moderate Tricuspid Regurgitation During Pregnancy
I am 36 weeks pregnant and was just diagnosed with mild/moderate tricuspid regurgitation. Will this affect my time or method of delivery?
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Recurring Stomach Pain
My 11-year-old son has suffered excruciating, recurring stomach pain for nearly four years. What tests should I ask for?
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Weight Gain and Chantix
I started taking Chantix two months ago. I'm worried about gaining weight. Is that one of the side effects?
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