Tests for hidden heart disease
Electrocardiograms and exercise stress tests are not recommended for checking otherwise healthy men for hidden heart disease.
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Ask the doctor: I have osteoporosis. Will physical therapy for my back cause spinal fractures?
I have sciatica. I also have vertebral fractures caused by osteoporosis. I?d like to get physical therapy for my sciatica but am worried about damaging my spine further. What do you advise?
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Ask the doctor: Why is the dietary sodium recommendation so low?
Why is the dietary sodium recommendation so low?
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Best steps to soothe heel pain
Heel pain often improves after a few weeks of rest, icing, pain relievers, and frequent stretching. If this doesn’t work, more-invasive treatments could be considered, though they don’t always work and can carry more risks and out-of-pocket costs.
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Exercise linked to lower atrial fibrillation risk for older women
An observational study of 40,000 women showed risk of atrial fibrillation dropped as exercise levels increased.
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Don’t worry about sudden cardiac arrest during exercise
Exercise-related heart deaths are rare, accounting for just 5% of cases of sudden cardiac arrest (when the heart suddenly stops working).
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Moderate drinking may harm older people’s hearts
Among older people, moderate drinking – one drink a day for women, two for men – may cause worrisome changes in the heart’s structure and function.
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Snoring solutions
Snoring is common. It is caused by extra tissue in the nose or throat that restricts breathing during sleep, or by nasal blockages or congestion.
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Race and ethnicity: Clues to your heart disease risk?
People in certain minority groups in the United States face a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than others.
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Injections don’t improve physical therapy for knees
A study found that injecting a painful knee with an anti-inflammatory steroid medication before physical therapy adds no benefit.
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