Category: Women’s Health

Plantar fasciitis usually gets better without medical treatment. Stretching and weight training can speed the process.

Light is the most effective treatment for the winter blues. Outdoor light is best. People with SAD benefit from light boxes and SSRI antidepressants.

My doctor told me my B12 is extremely low, at 106, but he said I didn?t have anemia. He prescribed monthly shots and told me he would test my vitamin B12 levels again in two months. If my B12 level is so low, can you please tell me how only two shots can help?

Only meditation and acupuncture were deemed worth recommending as alternative therapies for side effects of breast cancer treatment.

Ask the doctor: Should I be screened for lung cancer?

Drug package inserts can be confusing. The best way to understand drug side effects is to talk with a doctor or pharmacist. Older drugs generally have better information.

A Dutch study indicates that screening mammograms lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment in women over 70. Women should discuss screening with their doctors.

People over 60 should aim for a blood pressure of 150/90 or lower, with as few drugs as possible to avoid side effects and drug interactions.

New evidence suggests that saccharin, sucralose, and aspartame raise blood sugar levels and affect intestinal bacteria. More study is needed to confirm the findings.

Dry eye increases with age. Avoid eyestrain, irritants, bright light, and fixed staring. Eyedrops, glasses, and blinking can help.