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Millions of Americans live with tinnitus, a constant ringing or sound in the ears. Most treatments aim to minimize the symptom, mask the sound, or deemphasize one’s negative response to the sound.
Foods that harm the heart, especially those rich in saturated fat, may also harm the brain. Women with the highest consumption of saturated fat had worse memory and cognition over time than those who consumed the least saturated fat.
New breast cancer study confirms that women should limit alcohol to no more than one serving a day.
Combining over-the-counter (OTC) medications, especially those containing acetaminophen, with prescription drugs can be dangerous.
Effective treatments are available to prevent migraine headaches from happening. Yet the majority of people who could benefit from these medications don’t use them.
Engaging in meaningful activities like volunteering, caring for others, or pursuing a hobby promotes helps preserve and promote memory and brain health in old age.
New research linking psoriasis, an irritating skin condition, with too little vitamin D suggests a possible new treatment: a skin cream or gel containing vitamin D.
Simple steps such as phone calls and rewards can help people take their medications as prescribed.
Older adults who don’t get enough vitamin D, either from sun exposure, dietary sources, or supplements, face higher risks of mobility problems.
You may need extra salt in your diet if you exercise hard and sweat a lot; a moderate daily workout usually doesn’t require more salt.