My systolic blood pressure is high in the morning (about 165), but in the evening it drops to below 100. I am taking two blood pressure medications daily and still experiencing seriously low blood pressure at night. What would you suggest?
Disordered eating later in life may be caused by life changes such as divorce or grief over the loss of a loved one, an illness, or the stress of dealing with mounting medical issues.
Clots can form in stents years after placement.
Changes in the nature of work, leisure time activity, and changes in what and how much we eat are the most significant contributing factors to the explosion of obesity in America.
Research suggests that sleep is an importrant contributor to learning, memory, creativity, and problem solving ability.
When I awaken in the morning, I have terrible bad breath. My breath seems okay during the rest of the day, but I worry about developing halitosis. What causes bad breath?
Understanding the function of an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator device, and its impact on the recipient’s life, will better prepare potential recipients to live with one.
Strategies for getting the most from medications include ensuring they are obtained at the lowest possible cost, and working with a doctor or pharmacist to minimize side effects.
Research into painkiller addiction suggests that successful treatment may require ongoing use of a drug that dulls the craving for the painkiller.
Treating diabetes and depression in a coordinated way can help to improve both, new research suggests. The study included 180 people with both conditions. They were randomly assigned to receive either usual care or an integrated program of care. People in the second group received extra help. A care manager worked with them to help them remember to take their medicines. The care manager also provided education about their conditions and other services to improve care. The program lasted 12 weeks. In the usual-care group, more than 3 out of 10 had improvements in blood sugar and depression symptoms. Among those who got extra care, 6 out of 10 improved. The journal Annals of Family Medicine published the study. HealthDay News wrote about it January 20.