
Ask the Doctor: October 2022
Q: In reading about memory, I often see the terms “encoding” and “storage.” What is…

Q: In reading about memory, I often see the terms “encoding” and “storage.” What is…

© Bob Thomas | Getty ImagesGrief affects everyone a little differently, so allow yourself to…

© Peter Dazeley | Getty Images A cough, a sneeze, or even laughter can cause…

© Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHeart disease kills more women than all cancers combined….

Between seven and eight million Americans suffer with psoriasis. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation,…

© Science Photo Library | Getty ImagesHearing aids can help ease the burden of tinnitus…

What’s essential for sexual satisfaction with partners doesn’t change all that much through the years….

© Jose Luis Pelaez Inc | Getty ImagesVolunteering to help others can be rewarding in…

arloo | Adobe StockIt’s estimated that more than half of the U.S. population has been…
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According to the American Heart Association, when it comes to health benefits, walking is the…

The term “nervous breakdown” is commonly used to refer to an inability to function normally;…

Everyone experiences anxiety at some point: It’s a normal response when you’re faced with a…

My 80-year-old mother, who has diabetes, has recently moved into my home so I can…

Getting inadequate sleep may be doing far more than making you feel tired and out…

Symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) include abdominal pain, gas, bloating, diarrhea, and/or constipation. But…

Higher Vitamin D Levels Linked with Milder COVID-19 Cases Researchers in Israel found “striking” differences…

Urinary incontinence (UI) is very common among postmenopausal women: According to a national poll, more…

Do you have more possessions than storage space? Is your basement or attic filled with…

About 37.5 million American adults report some degree of hearing loss, according to the National…

Thyroid disorders aren’t a top health concern for most women, but they are very common:…

Reduce Anxiety Symptoms with Regular Exercise Anxiety disorders are commonly treated with cognitive behavioral therapy…

Meditation is a way to calm and focus the mind. Research suggests various kinds of…

At its core, anger serves an important purpose. It signals a threat and demands a…

The latest Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Health and Human…

Is it true that men and women exhibit different signs of depression? Although women suffer…

Cognitive decline is often accompanied by mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, as well…

Prospective Memories Benefit From Predicting Whether You’ll Remember to Take Action © nullplus | Getty…

A diagnosis of dementia immediately triggers thoughts about memory loss, trouble concentrating, poor judgment, and…

Everyone can use a helping hand every now and then. And that’s especially true if…

As the days grow shorter, the temperatures drop, and Thanksgiving ushers in another holiday season,…

With the pandemic on the wane and many people having received the COVID-19 vaccine, larger…

Tossing and turning throughout the night, difficulty falling asleep, and nonrestorative sleep are all hallmarks…

Walking through Pain to Relieve PAD Symptoms About 8.5 million people in the United States…

We’ve all heard the term “clean eating,” and how it’s supposed to give us picture-perfect…

Chronic inflammation is the basis of autoimmune and rheumatologic diseases, among many others. Chronic inflammation…

Breathing Exercise May Lower Blood Pressure, Sharpen Memory A special breathing workout, originally designed to…
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Q. What does the new Alzheimer’s disease drug do, who is it for, and why…

Nearly half of all adults in the United States have hypertension—more commonly known as high…

Like the population at large, it’s not unusual for people with dementia to also experience…

Q. A dear friend of mine was just diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), but she…

From your doctor to the pages of this publication and plenty of points in between,…

What causes blurry vision? Blurry vision can be caused by what ophthalmologists call a “refractive…

It is well known that a short period of pain – called acute pain –…

Q. Should I take any vitamins or supplements for brain health? I want to do…

Exercise has the power to restore function, reduce and possibly eliminate the need for some…

Caffeine is a naturally occurring substance found in coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate. [1] People…

One of the main risk factors for stroke is atherosclerosis, a condition that develops when…