Holidays tend to intensify feelings across the emotional spectrum. If you dread them, you can develop survival strategies. If you love them, enjoy and reap the health benefits.
A study found that high-dose flu vaccine is 24% more effective than the regular dose in older people.
Some irregular heartbeats are benign: others can be serious, requiring medical attention. They can be treated with drugs, electric shock, devices, or surgery.
There are effective treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, arthritis, Raynaud’s phenomenon, and wrist fractures.
The discovery of a “sleep switch” in the human brain helps explain why some older people have trouble sleeping and opens new areas of research into treatments.
The muscle pain from statin use can signal several conditions. If you have pain, stop taking the drug, see your physician, and look for alternative ways to reduce your cholesterol.
Botox is a useful treatment for chronic headache, excessive underarm perspiration, overactive bladder, and other conditions caused by muscle spasms.
Statins probably don’t cause memory loss, but there isn’t enough evidence that they prevent dementia, either.
The best health habits are ones you can stick with. Try moderate exercise and an LDL-lowering diet, plus a few cups of coffee and a little chocolate.
The pelvic exam has been part of the “well-woman” visit for generations. According to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians (ACP), that ritual may be coming to an end.