Many people think their toothbrushing skills are better than they really are. Tooth brushing tips include brushing for at least two minutes, using a soft brush with bristles of varying heights, and replacing your brush at least every three months.
Your article on new immunizations for adults was helpful. I got my booster for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough, but even though I’m 61, my doctor didn’t want to give me the shingles vaccine because I’ve already had it. Should I get the vaccine?
Women get more migraine headaches than men, possibly because migraines have been linked to the fluctuation of estrogen levels related to the menstrual cycle.
I need a knee replacement and am trying to decide between a minimally invasive operation and a traditional one. What do you think?
I am curious about tremors in adults. I know that people with Parkinson’s disease get them, but I am not sure about other conditions.
I read about a study at UCLA in which men with type 2 diabetes were in a program combining aerobic exercise, low-fat diets, and relatively high amounts of “good” carbohydrates. Half of them cured their diabetes. Is this possible?
Prepping for a colonoscopy is unpleasant, but the bowel needs to be clear for the procedure to be effective. Some bowel-cleaning solutions now come in better-tasting flavors, and guidelines now recommend split dosage of the laxative.
Quitting smoking, even after a heart attack, will likely increase a person’s longevity, and even cutting back on cigarettes is beneficial.
The definition of a myocardial infarction has been revised to reflect the significance of a protein called troponin, which is released into the bloodstream when heart muscle damaged.
Some people have a tendency to develop certain foot conditions, while others can occur because of poor shoe choices or excess weight.