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Tips on Managing Medicines for Older Adults
Keeping a detailed record of all your medicines is one way to ensure you take them safely and effectively. The number of prescription drugs, vitamins, and over-the-counter medications we take to stay healthy only seems to increase as we age. …
Stroke Symptoms: Are Women Different?
Women often experience less-typical warning signs when it comes to stroke. Do you know what they are? May is National Stroke Awareness Month, a time to highlight both stroke symptoms and the importance of acting quickly to ensure the most …
Sleep Apnea: What You Need to Know
If you often feel grumpy and have headaches during the day, it may be a sign of sleep apnea. Small interruptions during your sleep might last a few seconds each time, but they can cause serious problems. This is a …
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Arthritis of the Hip & Knee: Treatment Options
Treatments for this common cause of pain range from physical therapy to surgery. Researchers say a combination of medication and non-drug treatments is ideal for treating arthritis. For instance, The U.S. National Library of Medicine says acetaminophen (up to 4 …
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5 Advantages of a Midwife
If your pregnancy is normal and not high-risk, consider using a midwife for delivery and postpartum care. Research shows that women who receive the care of a midwife during labor and after delivery experience benefits such as a decreased risk …
Long-term Dangers of Alcohol Abuse
Drinking alcohol over a long period of time can lead to brain damage, liver disease, and other serious health issues. April is Alcohol Awareness Month, a time to highlight the health and social problems that result from excessive alcohol consumption. …
Diabetes: Assessing Your Risk
Diabetes strikes nearly 26 million adults and children nationwide each year — and age, gender and race are partly to blame. Diabetes develops when there is too much glucose or sugar in the blood — which we need for fuel …
10 Tips for Breastfeeding Success
From sore breasts to exhaustion, breastfeeding presents its challenges, but there are ways to get on the right track. Moms and health-care professionals say that good positioning and breast care can prevent many initial problems. Getting the rest, support, and …
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Preventing Colorectal Cancer
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a perfect time to take steps to prevent this disease. As many as 60% of the more than 50,000 deaths from colorectal cancer each year could be avoided if everyone age 50 or …
Protecting Yourself From Shingles
You may know about chicken pox, but you should also know how to prevent contracting shingles. Almost 1 out of 3 people nationwide will develop shingles, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If you’ve ever had …