It can be frustrating to be asked to fill out medical forms yet again for a health care visit. But even if you have an electronic medical record, a practice might need you to provide or update information, and it’s helpful to know what is most important or likely to be requested.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Content restricted. Requires subscription
A survey found that one-third of couples reported occasionally or regularly sleeping in separate rooms to accommodate a bed partner. The main motivation behind separate sleeping is to ensure both people get a good night’s rest, as sleep can get disrupted by a partner’s snoring, teeth grinding, thrashing, sleep schedule, and different sleeping environments. Couples should work together to ensure sleeping apart does not interfere with intimacy, such as scheduling snuggle time, taking naps together, and planning times for sexual activity.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Nordic walking mimics the motion of cross-country skiing with the use of poles to push the walker along. It is a popular way to enjoy the benefits of walking while getting a full-body workout. Studies have shown that Nordic walking burns more calories than regular walking and may help lower “bad” LDL cholesterol levels. The activity also is ideal for older adults as it can help improve mobility and balance.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
There is no cure for Alzheimer’s, but medication can help manage the disease. Currently, the main FDA-approved drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s are symptomatic drugs, which ease symptoms but don’t address the cause of the disease. A new medication has been shown to slow the disease’s progression and reverse some of its effects on memory among people with mild Alzheimer’s.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Most older men live with some prostate cancer. However, only a small number will develop aggressive cancer that affects their quality of life. Certain habits might lower men’s risk, like eating a plant-based diet, doing vigorous activity, and having frequent ejaculations.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
The foundation of a healthy lifestyle consists of lasting habits like eating right, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising regularly, managing mental health, and getting routine medical and wellness exams. Even making daily, small steps toward these goals can have a significant impact. Everyday strategies include doing morning stretching, taking regular naps, breathing exercises to manage stress, caring for skin and teeth, and being social.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
According to a 2024 review, the ketogenic (keto) diet—which is high in fat and protein and low in carbohydrates—doesn’t meet standards for a healthy diet and may not be safe for some people with heart disease.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Women with high-risk strains of human papillomavirus—a well-known cause of cervical cancer—may face four times the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease, according to a 2024 study.
Content restricted. Requires subscription