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Ever since I retired last year, I've enjoyed taking an afternoon nap whenever it's convenient. My wife says napping will turn me into an old man. I can easily give up my naps if she's right — but is she?
A diet heavy in high-fructose corn syrup may cause people to overeat, but the real problem is more likely the high amount of sugar that people consume in their everyday diets overall, rather than one specific kind of sugar.
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?
The body’s ability to fight off illness declines with age. A study found that participating in regular tai chi sessions boosted the immune system responses of older people.
Rotator cuff tendinits is the most common shoulder injury. The best course of treatment is to rest, apply ice, take ibuprofen, and do stretching and strengthening exercises.
I have been taking a stool softener daily for two months. It’s helped with my constipation. Are there any risks to taking a stool softener on a long-term basis?
Three organizations of cardiovascular experts recommend daily at-home blood pressure monitoring for those patients who have hypertension or are on the borderline of having it.
I have ulcerative colitis and diabetes. My new doctor has been pushing aspirin therapy. My gastroenterologist feels that I should consider aspirin if and when there are signs that I would benefit from it and not to risk having problems with my colitis.
Allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, can be a minor seasonal nuisance or a troubling year-round problem. Most people can find relief by taking an antihistamine and by avoiding the allergens that trigger the irritation.
High blood pressure increases the risk of stroke and plays a role in cognitive decline. Simple lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, exercising, and losing weight can lower blood pressure.