Category: health-letter

Urinary tract infections are common among older adults, but the infections are often overdiagnosed and overtreated.

Silent strokes occur without symptoms, yet have the potential to severely impair memory and brain health.

It appears that exercise may significantly reduce falls among people with less severe PD, and may improve balance and quality of life for anyone with PD.

Evidence shows that people with conditions that rob them of oxygen and deep sleep are more likely to have changes in the brain that may lead to dementia.

The healthiest breakfast cereals are those made with whole grains, such as corn, wheat, or brown rice.

Two techniques-the pop-bottle method and the lean-forward method-can help people improve their ability to get medicine down better than the old method of taking a sip of water from a cup and trying to swallow.

Pain and certain other symptoms during exercise are not normal. Red flags fall into four categories: chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, and joint pain.

Do the protective effects of alcohol extend to dessert wines and liqueurs, or do those have too much sugar?

Stress takes a toll on physical and emotional health. Managing stress is a matter of avoiding stress triggers and practicing techniques to reduce stress, such as meditation and goal setting.

Neuropathy is a common problem in the nerves that causes burning and numbness, especially in the feet, calves, and thighs.