Using music to tune the heart
Researchers are exploring how the use of music therapy may aid in the treatment and recovery of cardiovascular patients.
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By the way, doctor: Should I try Renessa for urinary incontinence?
I have stress urinary incontinence and don’t want to have surgery. What can you tell me about Renessa?
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Ask the doctor: Should I worry about my low diastolic pressure?
I am a 70-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes. I take Glucophage, Glucotrol, and a statin. My diastolic pressure used to be between 70 and 80, but now it’s down into the 50s and 40s. This seems low to me. Could this indicate a problem?
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Heart Beat: Billions for heart care
In 2006 Americans spent more than $190 billion on heart-related health care issues, nearly one-fifth of total health care costs that year.
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Heart Beat: A heartfelt legacy from long-lived parents
According to the long-term Framingham Heart Study, having parents who live to age 85 or beyond may offer a greater degree of protection from heart disease and stroke.
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By the way, doctor: Do I need a booster vaccination against whooping cough?
A friend was recently diagnosed with whooping cough. Her doctor told her that everyone, no matter what age, should be vaccinated for the disease every 10 years. Is that true?
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By the way, doctor: Do I need to take a cholesterol-lowering drug?
I’m 53 and on the fence about taking a medication for cholesterol. My father had three bypass surgeries during his lifetime. My cholesterol is high (256), but my good cholesterol is also high (62). My LDL cholesterol is 161. Should I take a medication?
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In Brief: Hysterectomy doesn’t harm – and may help – sexual function
Researchers found that women who had a hysterectomy did not suffer a decline in sexual satisfaction after the surgery, but rather an improvement.
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On call: Cholesterol rings in the eyes
At my last visit to my eye doctor, he told me that I had a cholesterol ring. What can you tell me about this condition?
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Exercise and your joints
Some people believe that exercise is harmful to their joints or even causes arthritis, but research shows that this is not true, and in fact exercise can strengthen and protect joints.
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