Faster stroke treatment leads to better results
When a person having a stroke arrives at the hospital, the faster he or she is treated, the better.
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Month: June 2014
Statin users eating more calories and fat
People who take cholesterol-lowering statins appear to eat slightly more calories and fat than people who don’t take statins.
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Ask the doctor: Atrial fibrillation vs. atrial flutter
Atrial flutter and atrial fibrillation are heart-rhythm disorders that trigger palpitations and lightheadedness. While atrial flutter causes a rapid but regular heartbeat, atrial fibrillation is marked by a rapid but chaotic, unpredictable heartbeat.
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Pain relief that’s safe for your heart
The popular painkillers known as NSAIDs include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and the prescription drug celecoxib. All except aspirin may slightly increase the risk of a heart attack, but naproxen appears to be the least risky.
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Ask the doctor: Statins and the risk of diabetes
Statins may raise blood sugar levels in a small number of people, possibly triggering a diagnosis of diabetes. But the overall benefit of statins in treating heart disease outweighs any slight increase in the risk of diabetes.
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What’s causing your lower back pain?
The lumbar or lower area of the spine can suffer from many different ailments that cause lower back pain, such as sprains and strains, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis.
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How to know if a digital fitness monitor is worth the money
Digital fitness monitors are great tools to track exercise and diet progress. They come in wearable styles such as wristbands, watches, and pendants, as well as hand-held pieces you can clip on a sleeve or slip into a pocket.
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5 simple tricks to sharpen thinking and memory skills
Fuzzy thinking and memory loss is a normal part of aging. But behavioral strategies and memory-enhancing techniques can help improve the ability to learn new information and retain it over time.
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Easing depression and anxiety in people with heart disease
A phone-based counseling program to treat depression, anxiety, and panic disorder in people hospitalized for heart disease led to improvements in mental health and fewer, less severe symptoms of heart disease.
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Should you get a prostate screening?
Fewer men are being screened for prostate cancer since the 2012 recommendation against routine PSA screenings from the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
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