Researchers may be able to screen for early dementia by asking people to put names to the faces of iconic celebrities and historical figures.
A cardiac rehabilitation center is a lot more than a gym. After a major heart event-or even before one happens-cardiac rehab is proven to decrease cardiac risk factors. Get it if your doctor advises it; ask about it if your doctor doesn’t.
When blood pressure is normal measured at home but high when taken at the doctor’s office, that indicates “white-coat hypertension.” Undergoing 24-hour blood pressure monitoring may help make a correct diagnosis.
Wedge insoles are placed in the shoe to prop up the outside of your foot. They are meant to reduce the load on the inner knee joint. However, there is evidence the insoles do little to relieve knee arthritis pain.
Common foot problems include fallen arches, Achilles tendinitis, pinched nerves in the foot, ingrown toenails, and plantar fasciitis. When these conditions occur, it is best to get to a doctor as soon as possible.
Simple steps can help limit the impact of mild cognitive impairment. It’s important to stay consistent with routines and habits, simplify choices, use a GPS in the car, and maintain social connections.
Vitamin E was once recommended by doctors to prevent heart attacks, but the studies supporting that advice are contradicted by newer and better research. Vitamin E supplements are no longer recommended for prevention of either heart disease or cancer.
Be proactive when diagnosed with heart failure. That means taking medicines as directed, getting regular exercise, watching sodium and fluid intake, eating a healthy diet, tracking weight and any new symptoms daily, and not fixating on ejection fraction.
Using a newly developed cardiac MRI technique, Harvard researchers found that obese teens’ hearts already are undergoing changes that if left untreated will lead to irreversible heart damage and ultimate heart failure.
Compression stockings can help move blood up the legs to improve flow and prevent clotting and swelling. The stockings come in varying pressures-from strong to light-and in varying lengths-from knee-high to hip-high.