Month: October 2013
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A good guide to good carbs: The glycemic index
Harvard Health and Orca Health launch heart-focused iBook series
How to build a better sandwich
Eating too much processed and cured red meat is unhealthy. When eating deli meats, choose less processed versions with lower sodium content per slice. Also limit the number of slices of meat or cheese. Try types of sandwiches without deli meats.
In the journal: Is dementia becoming less common?
In a study from England, the proportion of people who developed dementia fell over the past 20 years.
On call: Hot or cold for back pain?
Heat or cold can both relieve discomfort from lower back pain. Most experts recommend cold to relieve swelling and heat for spasm or stiffness.
Omega-3-rich foods: Good for your heart
Research is finding that omega-3 fatty acids have real heart benefits. They help lower heart rate and blood pressure, and improve blood vessel health. Experts recommend that people get their omega-3s by eating two servings of fatty fish a week.
What you need to ask before getting an imaging test
Before having any medical imaging test, such as a CT scan or x-ray, a woman should ask her doctor how the test will be used to guide her treatment and whether the benefits outweigh the risks.
Heart failure prevention essentials: Take these steps
A heart attack, heart disease, or high blood pressure increase the risk of heart failure. Healthy lifestyle and medication can prevent heart failure or slow its progression. Exercise, diet, not smoking, and moderating alcohol are all key steps.