Chronic condition? You could be at risk for a fall
Chronic conditions, dehydration, low vitamin D levels, and medication side effects can all lead to a fall.
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Month: October 2014
4 easy ways to cut your drug spending
Four ways to save on prescription drugs are to use generics, eliminate unnecessary drugs, stop buying supplements, and compare prices.
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Treating gum disease: Save your smile, help your heart?
Gum disease, which happens when sticky, bacteria-laden film builds up and hardens around the teeth, has been linked to cardiovascular disease.
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Ask the doctor: Ginkgo biloba for memory: Is it safe?
There is little evidence that ginkgo protects a person from developing the age-related memory impairment that bothers many people.
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Cutting carbs may aid weight loss and heart health
A low-carbohydrate diet, popular for weight loss, may also have some benefits for heart health.
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Volunteering can be good for both mind and body
There are many ways one can volunteer, such as helping at a local organization and doing nice things for friends and loved ones.
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Latest thinking on mammograms for older women
While routine breast cancer screening for older women is debated, mammography is generally considered worthwhile if a woman has a life expectancy of five to seven years.
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Low vitamin D levels associated with dementia
Low vitamin D levels are associated with an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
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Ask the doctor: How does protein in grams translate to portion size in ounces?
The grams of protein in a serving of meat aren’t the same as the weight of a portion because protein makes up only part of a food’s weight.
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Chiropractic neck adjustments linked to stroke
Quick, thrusting movements done to ease neck pain-known as cervical manipulative therapy-have been linked to tears in the arteries of the neck.
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