Faithfully taking blood pressure, cholesterol, and other heart medications as prescribed can reduce the risk of developing heart disease or its consequences. Taking these medications sporadically can increase the risk of heart attack or death.
Blood pressure can rise when activity levels drop. If your blood pressure was controlled until your activity level changed, increasing your activity may prevent the need for additional medication.
Fear of falling can be positive if it leads to taking steps to improve balance and bone strength. Stronger legs, in particular, have a steadying effect. Changes in the home environment can reduce fall risk too.
Generic cholesterol drug works as well as the brand-n The generic version of atorvastatin, a leading cholesterol-lowering drug, works as well as the brand-name version.
Incomplete bladder emptying may contribute to urinary tract infections in men, but the condition is less common in men than women. Improve bladder emptying with medication if needed.
Many heart medications interact with certain foods, beverages, vitamins, dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, and other prescription medications, causing the heart drug to be more powerful or less effective.
Women are doing less housework today than they did in the 1960s. This reduction in household activity may be contributing to weight gain.
Aging and a family history can increase the risk for a stroke, but women can lower it by managing factors that are under their control-such as diet, exercise, blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes.
Simple steps can help you feel less fatigued, including pacing yourself, naps and walks, and eating meals that can be absorbed slowly. Dietary supplements and vitamins are not useful unless you are deficient in a key nutrient.
Prescription sleep aids can help women fall asleep, but they can also have side effects. To improve sleep, women can try lifestyle changes such as going to sleep at the same time every day and cutting back on caffeine and alcohol.