How to avoid overload and burnout
It’s important for women to slow down the pace of their day and take better care of themselves, even if they focus on one thing at a time-like going to bed earlier.
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Start a walking program in 3 easy steps
Starting a walking program can seem overwhelming. The best way to begin is to start slowly and gradually increase the amount of steps taken each day.
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Reaching the heart through an artery in the wrist
Artery-opening angioplasty done through the wrist has several advantages over the traditional approach done through the top of the thigh. Bleeding complications are less likely, recovery is shorter and easier, and costs are lower.
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Pill-free ways to improve your sex life
There are many reasons why sexual activity can diminish in older age. Many sexual problems can be overcome with lifestyle changes such as exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol moderation, weight control, and eating a healthy diet.
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Easy ways to prevent falls and protect mobility
It can take years to recover from the injury suffered in a fall. However, preventing falls is often as simple as clearing away hazards that could cause you to trip.
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Ask the doctor: Catheter ablation for afib
When medications can’t ease the symptoms of atrial fibrillation, a procedure called catheter ablation may be an option.
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Ask the doctor: What are the risks and benefits of taking part in research studies?
Taking part in a research study-either an observational study or a clinical trial-may lead to health improvements or complications. Before getting involved, it’s important to consider the potential risks and benefits.
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Key minerals to help control blood pressure
Calcium, magnesium, and potassium are important for good blood pressure management. Potassium helps control the body’s levels of sodium. Magnesium and calcium help the blood vessels relax, and calcium also helps the blood vessels tighten.
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New thinking on niacin use
Raising HDL by taking niacin does not protect patients from cardiovascular events. However, niacin is still considered useful as an add-on therapy in people whose LDL is not lowered enough by statins alone.
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Protect yourself from skin cancer
Melanoma is less common than the other major types of skin cancer but is the most dangerous.
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