health-letter
The lumbar or lower area of the spine can suffer from many different ailments that cause lower back pain, such as sprains and strains, herniated discs, and spinal stenosis.
High temperatures put older adults at risk for heat-related illness, because the body can no longer handle heat and dehydration the way it used to.
Nearly a third of patients fail to fill first-time prescriptions. This is most common when it comes to expensive drugs and preventive therapies for conditions such as heart disease and depression.
New guidelines for the use of statins in otherwise healthy people continue to be controversial.
There is growing evidence that deposits of various metals may damage the tissues of the heart.
Even a small amount of exercise throughout the day will make a difference in knee health.
Cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation are tough to handle at any time.
Many physicians overlook caregiver burden, the toll that caregiving takes on a person.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says there is not enough evidence to support routine screening for dementia or mild cognitive impairment among people ages 65 and older if they have no symptoms.
Many activities can help chase away the blues. Examples include exercising, meditating, spending time with others, taking up a hobby, and volunteering.