The future of heart rhythm monitoring?
Small skin patches on the chest may offer an easier way to diagnose heart rhythm abnormalities than bulky, portable electrocardiogram (ECG) devices.
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Month: May 2015
Ask the doctor: Two pneumonia shots are better than one
I?m 68, and I had the pneumonia vaccine a few years ago. Now I hear that I need to have two different ones. Do I really need to do this?
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Personalized medicine sounds futuristic, but it’s really about your relationship with your doctor
Personalized medicine will always depend upon the doctor-patient relation, even when your doctor has your genome at hand.
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Ask the doctor: Health benefits of probiotics
Would you suggest I try taking a probiotic supplement for general colon health? I have a sensitive stomach and sometimes suffer from constipation.
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What triggers back pain?
A study found that likely triggers for episodes of back pain include carrying heavy loads; lifting loads in an awkward position; and being tired, fatigued, or distracted.
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Realizing the promise of Life’s Simple 7
Minute specks of calcium in the walls of the heart’s arteries signal a higher risk of future heart attack or stroke. Making changes in seven key areas to reduce cardiovascular risk may prevent heart disease.
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Younger women get inadequate treatment for heart disease, survey finds
Women under 55 may be unaware of heart disease risk factors, They may not recognize the signs of a heart attack and fail to get preventive care and timely treatment.
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Trouble falling asleep linked to high blood pressure
People with chronic insomnia who also have difficulty napping during the day have an increased risk of having high blood pressure. A state of “hyperarousal” that makes sleeping a challenge may be to blame.
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When sleeplessness starts in the legs
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) involves uncomfortable sensations in the legs at night and an irresistible urge to move them, which can disturb sleep.
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Angina and its silent cousin
When the heart temporarily gets less blood than it needs, it’s known as cardiac ischemia. Often the result of clogged heart arteries, ischemia can cause chest pain (angina).
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