Almost everyone is affected by hearing loss at some point, most commonly in older age. It can be as simple as a blockage from ear wax, or more serious sensorineural hearing loss caused by exposure to loud noise, certain medications, or head trauma.
When I walk through a mall or airport, I see machines for reviving heart attack victims. My husband has had two heart attacks. He’s doing very well now, but I wonder if I can get a device like this for our home. And would I be able to learn how to use it?
I read in the Health Letter that one of the nutrition experts eats five servings of fish a week. Why so much? And isn’t there a risk from the contaminants?
A procedure called stellate ganglion blockade, in which an anaesthetic is injected into a nerve cluster in the neck, helped relieve hot flashes and sleep disturbances in test subjects who were taking breast cancer medications.
The World Health Organization’s FRAX is a risk assessment tool that predicts the likelihood of a bone fracture. This information can help identify people who may have osteoporosis and should get a bone mineral density test.
Any infection, including the flu, can stress the heart and lead to higher blood pressure, breathing problems, increased heart rate, or inflammation. Getting a flu shot can help protect the heart.
Research on rats found that a diet containing high levels of tomatoes and broccoli offered some protection from prostate cancer, but researchers have not been able to achieve comparable results in humans.
While calcium is essential for bone strength, some experts believe that Americans are getting too much calcium, which can actually lead to an increased risk of a hip fracture.
It’s not uncommon for exercise enthusiasts to experience a fitness-related injury. Many of these injuries can be avoided with preventive efforts such as proper warm-up and attention to technique.
The Heart Letter evaluates three devices that provide information and feedback about physical activity: a pedometer, a heart rate monitor, and an activity monitor.