health-letter
It appears that physicians rarely counsel people about sunscreen use-even people with a history of skin cancer. However, people should wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen before heading outdoors, even in fall or winter.
Brisk walking may improve the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Some evidence shows that it may improve motor function, mood, tiredness, fitness, and some aspects of thinking abilities.
Stroke symptoms come on suddenly, are a new experience, and have no explained cause. They can include dizziness, loss of balance, and trouble walking; vision problems, difficulty speaking or understanding others.
The FDA does not approve dietary supplements the way it approves medications. The FDA monitors whether drug manufacturing processes are adequate.
When people get their annual influenza vaccine, they should also talk to their doctors about any other vaccinations that might be needed, such as a pneumococcal vaccine, a shingles vaccine, or a tetanus shot.
It appears that more time doing light-intensity physical activity-such as pushing a vacuum cleaner or strolling through a grocery store-protects against knee arthritis becoming worse and against developing a disability with age.
Starting at age 30, inactivity has the biggest impact on a woman’s risk for developing heart disease.
Physical activity is as effective as prescription medications in some cases. It can prevent the development of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, depression, and falls.
Drinking two to four beers per week may offer protection against developing rheumatoid arthritis.
Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common type of anxiety among older adults. It occurs when worry is present most of the time and interferes with a person’s ability to function normally, although the particular worry may change.