Category: health-letter

Diabetes in midlife appears to age the mind at a faster rate in later life.

It takes very little exercise equipment to get a good strength-training workout at home or at the office.

Long-term use of proton-pump inhibitors carries some risks, such as problems absorbing calcium and vitamin B12.

Thousands of family medicine practices are switching to a new model of health care delivery called a patient-centered medical home.

Winter is tough on the skin. This is because people are indoors with forced, hot air, which decreases humidity and causes dry skin.

Some medications can impair thinking skills as a side effect, especially a group of drugs called anticholinergics. These block the effects of a neurotransmitter responsible for stimulation and activity in the brain.

The American College of Physicians has new guidelines for incontinence urging doctors to first prescribe pill-free treatments.

Diminished smell may be an early sign of neurodegenerative disease. People who experience a diminished smell sense for more than a few weeks should consult with a primary care doctor or an ear, nose, and throat specialist.

The American College of Physicians recommends that people who have had a kidney stone increase their fluid intake so that they pass at least 2 liters of urine per day.

Tai chi is an exercise that can help reduce the risk of falling and suffering an injury.