Month: February 2014

Obstruction of the airways-and snoring-is more likely when people sleep on their back.

Using proton-pump inhibitors or H2 blockers is associated with vitamin B12 deficiency. Taking the drugs may require a check of B12 levels or a B12 supplement.

Not all drugs in a class are affected by grapefruit juice. So simply switching to another type within that class may enable people to enjoy a drink of grapefruit juice.

The FDA is considering removing trans fats from its list of ingredients “generally regarded as safe.” If this ruling is made final, companies will have to prove that trans fats are safe if they want to continue to put them in their products.

Yoga has mental and physical benefits for people of all ages, especially seniors. It is a series of postures and breathing techniques that include an element of awareness.

It appears that using a small bedside air pump and mask that keep the airways open with continuous positive airway pressure can lower average daily blood pressure by a few points.

When undertaking a strength training program, it’s important to work with a certified personal trainer or a physical therapist, use both weights and resistance bands, get enough sleep to allow muscles time to rebuild, and eat a healthy diet.

Heart palpitations are very common. They can be caused by many things, such as caffeine, stress, thyroid problems, or another underlying condition.

It appears that people who eat the most fruits and vegetables each week (five servings or more) have up to a 17% lower risk of developing heart disease than people who eat fewer servings