With growing evidence that restricting sodium leads to lower blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, it makes sense to make the effort to work on cutting salt from our eating habits.
A study of lung cancer patients found that those who received early palliative care along with standard medical care lived longer and felt their quality of life was better than those receiving only standard medical care.
People who have been taking antidepressants for some time may wish to stop taking them due to unpleasant side effects. This can be accomplished, but it is best to taper the dosage slowly and be aware of the potential for discontinuation symptoms.
Frozen shoulder is caused by an injury or inflammation, which limits movement and causes the tissue around the joint to thicken and contract. Physical therapy will aim to restore flexibility to the joint capsule, then to strengthen it.
Yoga’s combination of gentle exercise, stretching, focus on deep breathing, and the resulting greater mindfulness may be of particular benefit to people living with cardiovascular disease.
The controversy over PSA testing continues, with a study from Sweden suggesting that testing does reduce the risk of death from prostate cancer, but the issue is by no means resolved.
Researchers have concluded that caffeine does not affect the development of atrial fibrillation.
There are a number of apps available for smartphones to help people with topics like dieting and fitness, blood pressure monitoring, stress management and reduction, first aid, and more.
A trial of the antidepressant sertraline in people living with heart failure did not ease their depression.
Many claims have been made about the ability of resveratrol to prevent heart disease and other illnesses, but the little research in humans has not tested for long-term health, and there are many unanswered questions about side effects.