Month: November 2015
The Alexander Technique can help you (literally) unwind
Can the weather really worsen arthritis pain?
Getting over the fat phobia
There are several types of dietary fat. Some fats are unhealthy, such as trans fat and saturated fat. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fat are healthy.
News briefs: Does hearing loss boost death risk?
It appears that hearing impairment is associated with a 21% increased risk of death, and moderate-to-severe hearing impairment is associated with a 39% increased risk of death, compared with people who don’t have hearing loss.
News briefs: Should you rethink high blood pressure treatment?
Early results of the Systolic Blood Pressure Intervention Trial suggest that aiming for a systolic (top) blood pressure reading of less than 120 mm Hg may significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and heart failure.
Ask the doctor: What is the condition called sepsis?
Can you please explain what sepsis is? What happens in the body to make it fatal?
3 health strategies to help you get through the holidays
Mapping out strategies before the holidays helps to avoid health risks such as loneliness and depression, overeating, weight gain, falls in icy weather, foodborne illness, and heart problems brought on by eating and drinking too much.
Tools to make your life easier
Many tools can assist people with everyday activities, such as bathing, dressing, eating, and cooking. These tools are found in drugstores, at medical supply stores, and online.
The year in medicine
Significant developments in the medical field in 2015 included the results of lifestyle studies, the approval of drugs for sexual function and for cholesterol lowering, and the FDA decision to ban trans fats in food.