IV osteoporosis drug builds bone in older women who can’t take the oral version
A zolendronate infusion can build bone in older women with osteoporosis who can’t take oral bisphosphonates.
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Month: June 2015
More people are using aspirin therapy
Daily aspirin use has increased among U.S. adults. The most common reasons for taking daily aspirin are prevention of heart attack and stroke.
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Ask the doctor: My waist has expanded but I haven’t gained weight. Is this because I’ve stopped wearing a belt?
The article in your December 2014 issue about women?s waistlines expanding the past few years intrigued me, because I have experienced an increase, and I have not gained weight. My theory is that the styles of the past few years?pants riding low on the hips, no belts at the waist, and loose shirts?may have caused my waist to increase from 24 to 25? inches. I am 59 years old, so it also could be aging in general, but I still think the belted styles kept women smaller. Am I right?
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6 low-cost or no-cost home modifications to avoid falls
Many fall hazards are right in people’s homes. But inexpensive fixes at home can help prevent falls and injuries.
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Ask the doctor: Microwave’s impact on food
Does using a microwave to cook ruin the nutrients in food?
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Divorce linked to higher risk of heart attack
People who are divorced may be more likely to have a heart attack than those who stay married. The trend appears to be stronger in women: their risk rises with additional divorces and remains elevated even if they remarry.
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Why I’m not prescribing statins for all my patients
Although statins are recommended for most people over 75, the risks and benefits of statin use in older people are largely unknown. Talk to your doctor about statins.
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Flavonoids: The secret to health benefits of drinking black and green tea?
Black and green tea contain flavonoids-beneficial plant chemicals that may lower heart disease risk. Drinking tea may lead to modest drops in cholesterol, blood pressure, and other factors linked to heart problems.
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Best bets for back pain
Hot and cold compresses, physical activity, exercise, and safe lifting techniques help men to heal and to prevent low back pain. For pain control, acetaminophen (Tylenol) may have limited benefit, but is still worth trying.
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Ask the doctor: Blurry vision and headache
I experienced a minute of blurred vision during a headache today. Is that cause for concern?
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