Month: August 2013

How long should a person taking antidepressants for depression stay on the medicine?

Is it true that having good relationships increases your chance of living longer?

Since I turned 75, my temperature never reaches 98.6. The highest it gets is 97.7 in the afternoon. Is this normal?

What causes the vertical lines in my fingernails?

What causes costochondritis? I've had no injury, but lots of stress and mental health problems. Can stress bring this on? Is this chronic?

I have a “tinging” noise inside my ear. What could it be?

Are my period cramps related to my painful back aches?

I had a heart valve replacement 12 years ago. I need to take warfarin to avoid blood clots on the valve. I have been reading about the newer blood thinners that don’t require regular blood tests. I am tired of so many blood tests. Can I ask my doctor abou

My husband has been experiencing pain in his feet. Could this be related to his psoriasis?

I have borderline high blood pressure. I would like to avoid taking any drugs. Do any alternative therapies lower blood pressure?