Category: Women’s Health

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?

A zolendronate infusion can build bone in older women with osteoporosis who can’t take oral bisphosphonates.

I have pelvic organ prolapse and work out at the gym almost every day. Are there any forms of exercise that will make my situation worse?

Commercial weight-loss programs with counseling may help people lose a little weight, but long-lasting changes are essential in keeping pounds off.

Several clinical trials are testing promising new drugs to prevent and treat dementia.

One of the few clinical trials to compare surgery to physical therapy for low back pain indicates that they are equally effective.

Sprains and strains are common and usually not serious. Tendon stretches and proper footwear can prevent further injury.

CPAP was linked to lower rates of cognitive impairment in people over 55 with sleep apnea.

Emergency rooms, urgent-care clinics and retail clinics are options when you can’t see your doctor, but each has a different role.

The proposed 2015 federal guidelines advise following a plant-based diet instead of focusing on individual nutrients. They lift limits on fat and cholesterol and cap sugar.