health-letter
Use of blood thinners requires caution with other drugs, especially painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Taking blood thinners and NSAIDs together can raise the risk of bleeding.
It appears that activities such as reading a book or writing can help slow the rate of memory decline in old age.
Nutrition Facts labels can help people make better food choices. Key to reading a label is to note serving size and calories per serving, but ignore percent daily values.
Increased eye pressure isn’t always an accurate way to detect glaucoma. Sometimes you can have normal eye pressure and still have the condition. That’s called normal-tension glaucoma (NTG).
Stress leads to shorter telomeres. People with shorter telomeres are at greater risk for several major diseases, including heart disease and some forms of cancer.
Joint pain isn’t always caused by arthritis. Sometimes the culprit is bursitis. It occurs when fluid-filled sacs near the joints called bursae become inflamed, most commonly at the shoulders, hips, knees, elbows, or even the buttocks.
It appears that skipping breakfast may lead to a higher risk of heart attack in middle-aged and older men. Our bodies need to be fed regularly to maintain cholesterol, insulin, and blood pressure at healthy levels.
Mounting evidence shows that it is healthier to reduce animal-based proteins and increase plant-based proteins in the diet. Sources for plant-based proteins include whole grains, nuts, nut butters, legumes, and soy products.
Cancer is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, especially among people treated with chemotherapy.
Eating disorders are usually associated with teenagers, but they are also common among older Americans. Such eating disorders include bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and anorexia.