Muscle pain from statins doesn’t seem to impair strength
A small percentage of people who take cholesterol-lowering statins complain of muscle pain.
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Lifestyle modifications help reduce stroke risk
Women can cut their risk of stroke by more than 50% with healthy lifestyle practices, such as eating right, never smoking, drinking moderately, staying active, and keeping body mass index below 25.
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Best exercise for balance: Tai chi
Tai chi is an exercise that can help reduce the risk of falling and suffering an injury.
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Stents or surgery for clogged neck arteries?
The two main ways that doctors treat narrowed neck arteries prevented death and disability equally effectively in an international clinical study.
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New recommendations about kidney stones
The American College of Physicians recommends that people who have had a kidney stone increase their fluid intake so that they pass at least 2 liters of urine per day.
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Does the nose know your future health?
Diminished smell may be an early sign of neurodegenerative disease. People who experience a diminished smell sense for more than a few weeks should consult with a primary care doctor or an ear, nose, and throat specialist.
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Study shows how combining healthy practices can reduce stroke risk
One healthy habit can reduce stroke risk in women by a fourth; two, by a third; three or four, by nearly half; and four by almost two-thirds.
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Pill-free ways to fight urinary incontinence
The American College of Physicians has new guidelines for incontinence urging doctors to first prescribe pill-free treatments.
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Is your medication affecting your thinking skills?
Some medications can impair thinking skills as a side effect, especially a group of drugs called anticholinergics. These block the effects of a neurotransmitter responsible for stimulation and activity in the brain.
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How to prevent and treat dry skin
Winter is tough on the skin. This is because people are indoors with forced, hot air, which decreases humidity and causes dry skin.
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