Should I worry about my fast pulse?
My pulse tends to run a little higher than average, usually in the low 90s. Should I be concerned?
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Managing a leaky mitral valve
If the heart’s mitral valve is misshapen or misaligned, it can’t function properly, causing blood to flow backward (mitral valve regurgitation). People with severe mitral regurgitation, should have the valve repaired to avoid complications.
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The official ousting of artificial trans fats
The FDA is giving companies until 2018 to either stop using partially hydrogenated oils in foods or file for an FDA okay to keep using them.
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Getting an MRI if you have a pacemaker
I?ve had a pacemaker for several years. Does it make sense to replace it with a newer model that is safe during an MRI scan?
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Fall vaccination roundup
Vaccines are the best protection people have when it comes to certain illnesses. Older adults should get a flu shot every year.
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Batter up! The benefits and risks of rediscovering your favorite sport
Playing in a sports league in older age has many benefits, such as exercise and socialization. But it’s important to discuss it first with a doctor, understand physical limitations, and learn the signs of physical trouble.
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5 ways to ward off cancer
There’s no guarantee that one can prevent cancer, but there’s good evidence that losing weight, exercising, eating a healthy diet, quitting smoking, and limiting alcohol can help reduce the risk of developing the disease.
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The benefits of vitamin supplements
Are vitamin supplements (like vitamin D) good for your health, and can you tell me who might benefit from taking the pills?
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Tai chi: One-stop shopping for better balance and thinking skills
Tai chi appears to have positive effects on a wide range of thinking skills in healthy adults, such as attention, learning, memory, and perception.
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Restructure your day to get a better night’s sleep
Keeping an inconsistent sleep schedule can throw off one’s sleep-and-wake patterns. To reestablish these patterns, one should wake up at the same time every day.
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