Translating good food into better diets
Several diets with roots in medical studies have the potential to provide some protection from heart disease and to lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
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Blood pressure: How low should you go?
Keeping blood pressure low is important to overall health, but for people with coronary artery disease, lowering diastolic blood pressure too much could increase the risk of a heart attack.
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Heart Beat: Newer bypass technique may be safer for women
A study found that women who had off-pump bypass surgery had much lower rates of heart attack, stroke, or death during the operation or shortly after, more so than for men.
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By the way, doctor: What are drusen, and why do I have them?
My ophthalmologist says I have drusen scattered over the macula in both eyes and wants to check them every nine months. Could you say something about what drusen are and what they mean?
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Heart beat: DASH diet ignored
While the DASH diet helps people lower their blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease, fewer people are following it.
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Recovering from a stroke
After a stroke, the body can often recover some functions on its own if medical care is received promptly, but many people also need some form of rehabilatation program or physical, speech, or occupational therapy.
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Heart Beat: Big chill for cardiac arrest
Rapid cooling of cardiac arrest victims increases their chances of eventual survival by reducing the extent of damage caused by lack of oxygen to the brain when the heart stops.
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When high cholesterol is a family affair
A form of high cholesterol that is inherited, called familial hypercholesterolemia, can cause LDL levels of 200 or higher. Those who have it are at high risk for heart disease.
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Treating lumbar spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spinal canal that puts pressure on the spinal cord or its nerves. Typically doctors recommend conservative treatment, mainly physical therapy and pain medication. Surgery may be needed if a patient does not improve.
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Pets and your health
There are many benefits to pet ownership, such as physical activity, social interaction, and companionship. Domestic animals can carry infections, but keeping pets healthy and following sensible precautions will minimize the risk.
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