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It’s common for adults to wake up with stiff joints because they haven’t been moving for many hours. To loosen up joints, people should gently move stiff areas. A warm shower or bath can help, as well as applying a heating pad before stretching or exercising.
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are effective pain relievers that work differently in the body and have different risks associated with their use. Acetaminophen is thought to change how the nervous system senses pain and also helps to reduce fever. Side effects include a risk of liver damage and, in some cases, high blood pressure. Ibuprofen blocks enzymes involved in the process that creates inflammation and pain. The medication’s risks include kidney damage, stomach irritation, bleeding or ulcers, and heart attack or stroke.
Hip arthritis and hip bursitis can both cause pain and make it harder to do certain activities. But they affect different parts of the hip, have different causes, and may need to be managed in different ways
According to a 2026 study, higher scores on certain fitness tests may help predict longevity. Balance and agility appear to be as crucial to living longer as cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength.
Mornings can be a good time to establish routines to help lower blood pressure throughout the day. These include eating a healthy breakfast, limiting dietary salt, and getting regular exercise.
Treating low blood sodium (hyponatremia) may include cutting back on fluids, but not necessarily consuming more salt. Other possible treatments include medication adjustments and—in severe cases—receiving an intravenous saline solution.
Continuous glucose monitors—small, wearable devices that continuously estimate a person’s blood sugar level—can help people with type 2 diabetes who don’t use insulin to better manage their condition, according to a 2026 study.
Having a transient ischemic attack (also known as a TIA or ministroke) is linked to an elevated risk of dementia, according to a 2026 study.
There is no reliable evidence that CoQ10 supplements can prevent or treat the muscle aches and pains that people sometimes report while taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs.
To protect against heart attack, stroke, and cognitive decline, people should aim for a blood pressure reading below 130/80, according to the current blood pressure guidelines.