Most users of opioids for pain don’t have a problem with them. However, using opioids longer than 30 days brings the risk of dependence. People at risk of becoming addicted to opioids are those who are likely to become addicted to another substance.
Eating too much processed and cured red meat is unhealthy. When eating deli meats, choose less processed versions with lower sodium content per slice. Also limit the number of slices of meat or cheese. Try types of sandwiches without deli meats.
In a study from England, the proportion of people who developed dementia fell over the past 20 years.
Heat or cold can both relieve discomfort from lower back pain. Most experts recommend cold to relieve swelling and heat for spasm or stiffness.
Research is finding that omega-3 fatty acids have real heart benefits. They help lower heart rate and blood pressure, and improve blood vessel health. Experts recommend that people get their omega-3s by eating two servings of fatty fish a week.
Before having any medical imaging test, such as a CT scan or x-ray, a woman should ask her doctor how the test will be used to guide her treatment and whether the benefits outweigh the risks.