Neck pain: Core exercises can help
Strengthening your core muscles with six easy exercises can help prevent neck pain.
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Month: February 2015
Ask the doctor: I’m 75. Do I need a geriatrician?
Geriatricians are trained to care for older people who have several illnesses, take a lot of medications, and have physical or cognitive impairments. There is a growing shortage of these specialists.
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The problem with plaque: Even lesser amounts are still risky
Areas of plaque in the coronary arteries that are too small to be detected on a stress test are known as non-obstructive coronary artery disease.
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Feeling younger may mean living longer
Feeling younger than your age is associated with a 40% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease in the next eight years.
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Having a big belly puts your heart in danger
Americans’ bellies are getting bigger, a trend that’s likely due to an increase in visceral fat, which surrounds the internal organs and raises the risk of heart disease.
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Can memory woes foretell a stroke?
Well-educated people who report memory problems may face a higher risk of stroke.
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Chemical in food can liners may boost blood pressure
Consuming bisphenol A (BPA)-a chemical found in some plastic bottles, food containers, and can liners-may raise blood pressure.
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Ask the doctor: What can I do for bunions?
Bunions are best treated by podiatrists, who can suggest the right shoes, inserts, and other treatments to relieve pain. Surgery is a last resort.
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Fed up about dietary fat advice?
Low-fat diets do not necessarily improve heart health. Instead of limiting all fat, eat a diet that emphasizes whole, unprocessed plant foods with healthy fats like olive oil.
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Good news about early-stage breast cancer for older women
Older women have many options for breast cancer screening and treatment and should make choices based on their health, life expectancy, and personal preferences.
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