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Despite recent recommendations against annual breast cancer screenings, women continue to have mammograms each year. Researchers suggest this is because providers disagree with the recommendations.

One of the most effective exercises to fight vertigo caused by benign paroxysmal positional (BPPV) is the Epley maneuver. It helps reposition the loose crystals in the inner ear.

When it comes to radiation risks from x-rays, it’s not necessary to worry about exposure from chest x-rays and airport scanners. However, CT scans emit more radiation and should be used only when absolutely necessary.

The demand for neurologists is growing faster than the supply. The result is that there are very long wait times to see a neurologist, especially for chronic diseases like dementia, and there are huge shortages of specialists to treat people with stroke.

Poor eating habits, smoking, and obesity add to the risk of developing kidney disease. The National Kidney Foundation is urging people lower kidney disease risk by losing weight and quitting smoking.

It appears that men with more visceral fat also have less bone strength. Researchers speculate that it’s because visceral obesity is associated with reduced secretion of growth hormone, which is essential for bone health.

Heart health is key to thinking health. If the heart isn’t pumping effectively, the brain may not receive enough blood flow to function properly. Therefore, to protect thinking skills, it’s best to also protect heart health.