When people who take aspirin suffer a heart attack or stroke, they are said to be aspirin-resistant. But this condition is rare, and most cases can be attributed to failure to take aspirin as prescribed.
Dry skin can be caused by dry indoor heating and overwashing. To relieve, use non-water based moisturizing creams and moisturizing soaps. If home remedies fail, see your doctor to rule out an underlying skin condition.
Contrast-enhanced computed coronary tomographic angiography (CCTA), a noninvasive technology, accurately diagnosed or ruled out heart attack much faster than standard evaluation methods.
Dropping co-pays may increase the number of people who have a colonoscopy. The federal Affordable Care Act (ACA) forbids insurers from charging co-pays for certain preventive services.
A study observed that men with the largest waistlines suffer more frequent lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual dysfunction than men with smaller waists.
Women are less likely than men to take advantage of cardiac rehabilitation after a heart attack, bypass surgery, or angioplasty even though women benefit more from it.
Light therapy can be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder. protecting the eyes during treatment involves not staring at the light source and using fluorescent rather than incandescent light.
Taking calcium in the form of dietary supplements can increase bone strength, but it’s not clear if this helps to prevent fractures in men, and calcium supplements carry potential risks. Calcium from food does have important health benefits.
Staying fit doesn’t require an expensive gym membership or an overabundance of sweat. Five simple exercises-swimming, tai chi, strength training, walking, and Kegels-can keep weight under control, and improve strength, balance, and range of motion.
People who take statins without experiencing muscle pain or discomfort do not need regular blood tests to check for muscle damage. Anyone who takes a statin and experiences severe muscle pain and weakness, however, should seek medical help immediately.