Ask the doctor: Are vitamin D supplements a good idea?
Are vitamin D supplements a good idea?
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Ask the doctor: What are floaters?
Floaters are spots or lines that drift across vision. They are not usually that worrisome, but sometimes precede detachment of the light-sensing retina from the back of the eye.
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Staying healthy while using PPIs
Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors carries some risks, such as problems absorbing calcium and vitamin B12.
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Quick start strength training program
It takes very little exercise equipment to get a good strength-training workout at home or at the office.
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Diabetes in midlife may hasten dementia in later life
Diabetes in midlife appears to age the mind at a faster rate in later life.
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Is that noise pollution, or are you hard of hearing?
If background noise is making it hard for someone to hear conversations, it may be necessary to seek medical attention.
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Ask the doctor: Bleeding risks from low-dose aspirin
I had a heart attack several years ago and have been taking low-dose aspirin ever since to prevent a second one. But I keep hearing about the bleeding risks caused by aspirin. What should I be watching for?
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Do you need a vitamin D screening?
New guidelines from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force say that there’s no evidence vitamin D screenings help seemingly healthy people.
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Does better gum health protect your heart?
Proper care for the teeth and gums may help lower the risk for developing heart disease.
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Heart disease in retired football players
Among retired professional football players, linemen (who mainly tackle and guard other players) tend to be heavier, have bigger waists, and show more signs of hardening of the arteries compared with men who played other positions.
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