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Month: March 2015

Ask the doctor: Dizziness from blood pressure medications?

I take several medicines to get my blood pressure under control, and they seem to do the job. However, I get dizzy at times. Is there anything I can do, other than stopping my medications?

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Why you should thank your aging brain

As we age, the brain compensates for slower processing by using more of its capacity for tasks that require reasoning and judgment.

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Common drugs linked to dementia

Long-term use of anticholinergic drugs, including drugs for depression, sleeping, allergies, and bladder control, is associated with an increased risk of dementia.

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Ask the doctor: Pacemakers and MRI scans

I have a pacemaker and was told to never have an MRI scan. Is there any way around that?

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An avocado a day may keep cholesterol at bay

Eating a cholesterol-lowering diet that includes one avocado per day may lower levels of undesirable LDL cholesterol. The monounsaturated fats, as well as fiber and other compounds found in avocados, likely contribute to this beneficial effect.

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How you can drive safely at night

Age-related changes in vision shouldn’t keep older people from driving at night. Having regular eye exams and taking measures to reduce glare are important.

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Ask the doctor: Safe driving and aging

When is it time to stop driving? My kids worry that my driving skills are slipping.

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“Advanced” cholesterol testing: Is it for you?

Advanced cholesterol testing, which includes measuring particle number and size, isn’t necessary for most people, but may help people with high heart risk.

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Review finds no sign of memory loss from statins

A study found no convincing scientific evidence that taking a statin can cause memory loss or other changes in mental functioning. The new research review covered randomized clinical trials that included nearly 47,000 people.

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A stable weight may reduce fracture risk

Contrary to conventional wisdom, postmenopausal weight gain, as well as weight loss, increases the risk of bone fractures.

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