A high-sodium diet can boost blood pressure, which may raise the risk of heart attack and stroke. Experts recommend that people limit their daily sodium intake to 1,500 milligrams.
The muscle pain from statin use can signal several conditions. If you have pain, stop taking the drug, see your physician, and look for alternative ways to reduce your cholesterol.
For people who experience side effects from statins or need additional medications to achieve healthy cholesterol levels, non-statin drugs may be an option.
The discovery of a “sleep switch” in the human brain helps explain why some older people have trouble sleeping and opens new areas of research into treatments.
Probiotics are the live bacteria that can be found in yogurt, fermented foods, milk and soy products, and dietary supplements.
There are effective treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and wrist fractures.
Better medicines and safer procedures have contributed to the increase in longevity, but exercise may be the key ingredient in the mixture that allows some people to not only survive but also thrive in later life.
Some irregular heartbeats are benign: others can be serious, requiring medical attention. They can be treated with drugs, electric shock, devices, or surgery.
A study found that high-dose flu vaccine is 24% more effective than the regular dose in older people.
Holidays tend to intensify feelings across the emotional spectrum. If you dread them, you can develop survival strategies. If you love them, enjoy and reap the health benefits.