health-letter
Suspected triggers for migraine with aura may not be as strong as some people think. Research suggests that a person who experiences migraines with aura can cross a trigger off the list if exposure to it for three months doesn’t cause a problem.
Allergy seasons are worsening, possibly because of climate change. Fighting back against allergy symptoms involves medications and other strategies, such as starting a nasal steroid spray weeks before the spring and wearing a mask for outdoor yard duties.
When buying a hearing aid, it’s easy to be distracted by price and technology. The help and advice of a qualified audiologist can ensure the proper fit and function.
Regular aspirin use may slightly increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which causes vision loss in the macula, the part of the eye that controls central vision. But that should not stop the use of aspirin for heart disease.
For stable coronary artery disease, standard drug therapy plus angioplasty and stent placement reduces the need for emergency interventions later.
High-tech machines in specialty shoe stores can provide information that leads to buying a better-fitting shoe. Foot scanners help determine a person’s arch type. Gait analyzers record the characteristics and support needs of feet in motion.
Losing weight, especially in the belly, improves the quality of sleep for overweight and obese people. The best way to lose weight is with exercise and a healthy diet.
While foods rich in vitamins are indisputably good for health, vitamin pills do not provide benefits to everyone. Some exceptions are pregnant women who need folic acid, older adults who need vitamin D, and people with certain physical conditions.
Research shows that regulating cancer cell metabolism may help inhibit cancer growth. This finding suggests an entirely new target for the treatment of many cancers.
For people who are unable to do aerobic activity, weight training is an effective way to reduce diabetes risk. That’s because muscles use glucose, and by creating more muscle that needs more glucose, weight training decreases blood glucose levels.