I recently had a pacemaker implanted. While the process was going on, I felt a pulsation. I still feel it months later. My primary care doctor thinks that my vagus nerve could have been damaged when the pacemaker was implanted. Is that possible?
Chronic shortness of breath is a common adjunct to heart disease. Researchers have formulated new guidelines to identify and treat this condition in those who suffer from it.
Lack of moisture in the air during the winter months tends to dry out skin. Dry skin is also a common adjunct to aging. Keeping your skin properly moisturized can help prevent conditions like eczema.
I am a 72-year-old male in excellent health. I have been diagnosed with a 3.7-centimeter aortic aneurysm. My doctor recommends an ultrasound every six months. Are six-month checks adequate? And when should surgery be considered?
By age 60, about 40% of people have diverticular disease, a condition characterized by protruding pouches on the colon. It’s thought that a low-fiber diet, obesity, and lack of exercise contribute to the disease.
People who take the blood thinner warfarin have a new option, Pradaxa, which is not affected by diet and does not require its dosage to be fine-tuned.
A small Swiss study found that daily use of acetaminophen can cause an increase in blood pressure, which is of concern to people with cardiovascular disease.
Red meat is a justifiable source of protein and iron, but research has established a connection between higher meat consumption and higher rates of several cancers, and a higher mortality rate in general.
Magnesium is essential to the body’s proper functioning, but most people don’t get enough of it. A healthy diet and a vitamin-mineral supplement should provide the necessary amount.
Exercise reduces stress hormones and stimulates production of endorphins, which together help foster relaxation. Other techniques, such as breathing exercises and muscle relaxation, can enhance the stress-beating effects of exercise.