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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Month: February 2015
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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Ask the doctor: What works best for premature ejaculation?
What are the most effective treatments for premature ejaculation? Do erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra help with this problem?
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How to make your prostate biopsy go better-before, during, and after
Several things can make a prostate biopsy more comfortable and reduce complications, such as taking preventive antibiotics, having proper anesthesia, and stopping blood thinners if advised.
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Ask the doctor: Diagnosing restless legs syndrome
For many years, I have felt like my legs have to constantly move, and sometimes I feel crawling sensations when I am resting. Do I need to be tested for restless legs syndrome?
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Full bladder wakes women more often than thought
Two-thirds of women over 40 have to urinate during the night. Drinking less before bedtime and avoiding alcohol and caffeine may help you sleep through the night.
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Thyroid hormone: How it affects your heart
The thyroid gland releases hormones that affect the heart. Too little thyroid hormone slows the heart rate and may boost blood pressure and cholesterol levels, while too much can trigger abnormal heart rhythms and high blood pressure.
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Doctors often mum about sex after a heart attack
Most doctors don’t offer counseling about resuming sexual activity after a heart attack, especially to people who are older or female.
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A wake-up call on coffee
Coffee is a nearly calorie-free beverage brimming with antioxidants. It might ease artery-damaging inflammation and deliver substances that support heart health.
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