Potassium-rich foods linked to lower stroke risk
Eating a potassium-rich diet may decrease the risk of having an ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blood clot blocking an artery in the brain.
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Month: November 2014
Possible link between benzodiazepines and Alzheimer’s disease
Long-term use of benzodiazepines, which help people fight anxiety or sleep better, appears to be linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Ask the doctor: Do I really need a statin, and which kind should I take?
Seemingly healthy older adults may benefit from taking generic statins.
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Boost the health of your holiday buffet
Substituting foods that are lower in fat, salt, and sugar will keep holiday meals healthier.
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The evolution of artery-opening stents
The tiny wire-mesh tubes called stents that prop open arteries cleared during an angioplasty have improved a great deal in the past 30 years.
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Is that daytime sleepiness obstructive sleep apnea?
Doctors are urged to recommend overnight sleep tests for anyone with unexplained daytime sleepiness.
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High blood pressure after 60
People over 60 should aim for a blood pressure of 150/90 or lower, with as few drugs as possible to avoid side effects and drug interactions.
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Do memory lapses signal pending dementia?
It appears that there is a delay of about a decade from the time memory complaints begin until there is a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Improving heart health is also good for your brain
Everything that is unhealthy for your blood vessels and heart has also been linked to memory and thinking problems. Your brain will appreciate the heart-healthy steps you take to better your diet, exercise more, and reduce stress.
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2014: The year in health
2014 was filled with important health discoveries and developments. Examples include the spread of the Ebola virus, findings about added sugar, findings about inactivity, and more.
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