Sore back? Try a massage
Added to usual back pain care, massage could provide extra pain relief, better function, and quicker return to daily activities. It’s unclear what type of massage works best.
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Month: February 2015
Gentler exercise for mind and body is best for sleep
A study found that three hour-long stretching sessions per week in combination with watching educational DVDs helped people in their 60s and 70s sleep better.
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A new way to “beet” high blood pressure?
Drinking a cup of beet juice daily may lower blood pressure. The ruby-red roots are rich in nitrates, which the body converts to nitric oxide-a compound that relaxes blood vessels and lowers blood pressure.
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iPad can disrupt sleep, study suggests
Harvard researchers found that reading an 2010-model iPad before bedtime reset the circadian clock, causing people to feel less alert in the morning.
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Ask the doctor: Calcium supplements: Not routinely recommended
Calcium is important for bone health, so doctors often recommend calcium supplements for people with osteoporosis.
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Music can boost memory and mood
Music aids formation and recovery of memory. Individualized playlists can help people with dementia recover memories.
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Treating mild high blood pressure reduces heart problems
Researchers combined findings from previous studies and found that treating mild high blood pressure prevents heart attacks and strokes and lowers the risk of death.
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Healthy travel: Don’t let this common hazard spoil your best-laid plans
Blood clots in the legs (DVT) may break off and can be fatal. Simple travel precautions can reduce DVT risk.
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Ask the doctor: Stroke danger from a hole in the heart?
I just discovered that I have a hole in my heart that my doctor called a patent foramen ovale, which was found during an ultrasound. What are the pros and cons of having it repaired?
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Ask the doctor: Any health benefits in dessert drinks?
Do the protective effects of alcohol extend to dessert wines and liqueurs, or do those have too much sugar?
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