Having more headaches how to prevent them?
I have migraines. Recently I my headaches are more frequent and last longer than before. What may cause the change? What can I do to prevent them?
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Month: September 2013
When will my sprained ankle feel better?
I sprained my foot ten days ago. It still is very sore. How long until I should feel relief?
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Ask the doctor: Are self-tracking devices effective?
Small electronic devices to monitor movement help people recognize how much exercise they need and may help motivate them to be more active.
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How Pets Affect Your Health
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Two questions can reveal mobility problems in seniors
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Study: 2 Programs Equal for Substance Abuse
A program of long-term support may not help people with addictions any more than a brief visit and treatment referral, a study suggests. The study included nearly 600 adults who abused alcohol or drugs. They were randomly divided into 2 groups. One group was assigned to a program of chronic care management. It included medical care at a primary care clinic. People also received addiction and psychiatric treatment. They got counseling to help keep up their motivation and prevent relapse. People in the other group saw a primary care doctor and received a list of addiction treatment resources. They also could get 4 sessions aimed at strengthening their motivation to quit, and follow-up care. After a year, 44% of those in the chronic care group had quit drinking or using drugs. About 42% of those in the other group also had quit.
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Preventing kidney stones
Men prone to kidney stones should drink plenty of water, get adequate calcium, reduce sodium, limit animal protein, and avoid foods that could make kidney stones more likely to form. Dietary restrictions depend on the stones the person tends to form.
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In the journals: Act quickly to stop stroke damage
In a large national study, it took over two hours for people having a stroke to receive a drug to break up the blood clot in the brain causing the problem. It is vital to get to a hospital as soon as possible after noticing stroke symptoms.
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Arthritic knees: Exercise can help, but don’t overdo it
Exercise to strengthen an arthritic knee reduces pain and improves daily functioning. It is important to match the right type and amount of exercise to the arthritis condition. Severe knee arthritis limits the amount of exercise possible.
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New evidence that a heart-healthy diet also helps fight prostate cancer
Heart-healthy nutrition helps prevent prostate cancer and may slow the progression of low-risk prostate cancer to a more aggressive form. A key step is replacing animal fats and refined carbohydrates with healthier vegetable fats.
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