People who quit smoking decades ago still have compromised lung function and are at risk for lung diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), suggests a new study.
Over time, everyone’s digestive system works less efficiently and people can develop food intolerance or begin taking medications that can affect digestion. These changes can create problems like gas, bloating, cramps, and constipation. By identifying the reasons for the digestive issues, managing them becomes easier and can help keep the entire system running smoothly.
Whether men age 80 and older should have a colonoscopy depends upon many factors. Yet, the most important question is whether anything found on the colonoscopy will lead to treatment that improves a person’s quality of life.
Most drugs will leave a person’s system quite quickly, but the symptoms of side effects may remain for some time. If symptoms from side effects persist, people should contact their doctor.
Colchicine, a drug long used to treat a painful form of arthritis called gout, may also help heart attack survivors prevent future cardiovascular problems.
Taking dietary supplements that contain high levels of biotin (vitamin B7) can lead to falsely low results on a blood test used to detect heart attacks.
New information about the spread of coronavirus is coming at us seemingly every minute from many sources. But how much of this information is trustworthy? And which sources should you believe?
Chronic stress causes an increase in certain hormones that can raise your blood pressure.
Even if you’ve never done formal exercise, some regular moderate exercise — ideally for at least 30 minutes most days of the week — can lower your blood pressure and many other risk factors linked to heart disease.
Eating certain foods sometimes triggers indigestion or heartburn symptoms, particularly as people age. For example, consuming foods with certain natural sugars such as lactose may lead to cramping, diarrhea, bloating, and gas. Eating peppers, tomato sauces, and many other foods can worsen heartburn caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). When one must remove trigger foods from the diet, there are alternatives that can also be satisfying, such as lactose-free dairy products. When removing a food isn’t possible, some tricks—such as adding a dollop of sour cream—can help reduce the heat in spicy dishes.