Ask the doctor: Health benefits of probiotics
Would you suggest I try taking a probiotic supplement for general colon health? I have a sensitive stomach and sometimes suffer from constipation.
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What triggers back pain?
A study found that likely triggers for episodes of back pain include carrying heavy loads; lifting loads in an awkward position; and being tired, fatigued, or distracted.
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Realizing the promise of Life’s Simple 7
Minute specks of calcium in the walls of the heart’s arteries signal a higher risk of future heart attack or stroke. Making changes in seven key areas to reduce cardiovascular risk may prevent heart disease.
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Younger women get inadequate treatment for heart disease, survey finds
Women under 55 may be unaware of heart disease risk factors, They may not recognize the signs of a heart attack and fail to get preventive care and timely treatment.
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Trouble falling asleep linked to high blood pressure
People with chronic insomnia who also have difficulty napping during the day have an increased risk of having high blood pressure. A state of “hyperarousal” that makes sleeping a challenge may be to blame.
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When sleeplessness starts in the legs
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) involves uncomfortable sensations in the legs at night and an irresistible urge to move them, which can disturb sleep.
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Angina and its silent cousin
When the heart temporarily gets less blood than it needs, it’s known as cardiac ischemia. Often the result of clogged heart arteries, ischemia can cause chest pain (angina).
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Ask the doctor: What does a low ankle-brachial index mean?
Because I?m a former smoker and was having leg pains, my doctor recommended that I have an ankle-brachial index test. He said my score was on the low side. What does that mean?
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Menopause symptoms can last longer than you expect
Recent studies indicate that women may have menopausal symptoms into their 60s. Options for symptom relief are discussed.
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Moderate- and high-intensity workout both burn belly fat
A study showed that both moderate- and high-intensity workouts helped people with abdominal obesity to slim their waistlines.
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