Too much salt in your diet?
Nine out of 10 Americans consume too much salt each day. Much of it comes from surprising sources like breads and rolls, pizza, prepared sandwiches, and pasta dishes.
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Month: July 2012
In the journals: Tele-counseling aids depression treatment
For people who are battling depression, cognitive behavioral therapy (a kind of “talk therapy”) can be very helpful-even when it is done by telephone.
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Ask the doctor: Exercise and sodium
You may need extra salt in your diet if you exercise hard and sweat a lot; a moderate daily workout usually doesn’t require more salt.
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News Briefs: Extra vitamin D may keep you mobile in later years
Older adults who don’t get enough vitamin D, either from sun exposure, dietary sources, or supplements, face higher risks of mobility problems.
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What you should know about: Staying on your meds
Simple steps such as phone calls and rewards can help people take their medications as prescribed.
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Ask the doctor: Do I still need vaccines?
Older people still need immunizations, including vaccines against pneumonia; influenza; tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (every 10 years); and possibly shingles.
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Heart beat: Heart problems from Z-Pak
The antibiotic azithromycin sometimes can trigger abnormal heart rhythms. Though uncommon, it is more likely to happen to people with heart failure, diabetes, or a previous heart attack.
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New options for treating sleep apnea
New options for people with obstructive sleep apnea include sleep testing at home and new options for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. For people who are overweight, losing weight can also improve breathing during sleep.
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Psoriasis and vitamin D deficiency
New research linking psoriasis, an irritating skin condition, with too little vitamin D suggests a possible new treatment: a skin cream or gel containing vitamin D.
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Preserving brain function
Engaging in meaningful activities like volunteering, caring for others, or pursuing a hobby promotes helps preserve and promote memory and brain health in old age.
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