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GLP-1 Meds and Weight-Loss Surgery Can Be Complementary

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For women facing the challenges of obesity, there’s encouraging news—more treatments are available now than…

If Forgetfulness Is a Problem, Review Your Medications

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Forgetting where you left your keys or struggling to recall someone’s name is a common…

A Valentine to Your Heart

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Hearts play a starring role in February, from Valentine’s Day to National Heart Month—an annual…

Smart Swaps for a Healthy New Year

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Is improving the quality of your dietary pattern on your short list for resolutions this…

Does Lowering Your Sodium Intake Really Keep Your Blood Pressure in Check?

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How Sleep Apnea Affects Brain Function, Heart Health, and Much More

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The snoring grows louder, like it’s building to some kind of crescendo. But instead, the…

Are You at Risk for CKM Syndrome?

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The American Heart Association (AHA) has defined a new syndrome— and strategies for addressing it—in…

To Maintain Kidney Health, Keep BP and Blood Sugar in Check

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Kidneys are vital organs—just like the heart, lungs, and liver—yet most women don’t know how…

White Coat Syndrome – Real? Dangerous? Treatable?

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The scenario that was thought to produce white coat syndrome was logical and predictable. A…

Cholesterol Ratio – What is a Normal Reading?

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Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…

Be Alert for Both Classic and Atypical Signs of Heart Attack

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More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease, and one of…

A Review of Your Daily Medications May Offer Clues to Chronic Constipation

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A third of adults over age 60 have occasional constipation, but being a woman of…

News Briefs February 2024

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Cutting a Teaspoon of Salt Per Day Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure An antihypertensive medication is…

Cardiac Rehabilitation Still Underutilized

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One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major…

Brain Networks May Benefit from Walking

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Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…

Check Your Nutrition Knowledge!

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Diagnosing Heart Problems Is the First Step In Managing Disease

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Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart…

Reduce Your Risk of Stroke by Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices

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A stroke, also known as a brain attack, happens when blood flow to the brain…

Ask Tufts Experts: Apple Cider Vinegar; Salt vs. Sodium; Ketone Drinks

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Does apple cider vinegar help with blood sugar control? Richard Siegel, MD, co-director of the…

Newsbites: Body mass index data; healthy eating and sleep; MIND diet for cognitive health

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New Data on Body Mass Index (BMI) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a ratio of…

Do You Have Metabolic Syndrome?

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About one in three U.S. adults has metabolic syndrome—a group of conditions that together indicate…

Take Steps to Limit Vision Loss from Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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It’s not unusual to experience vision changes as you age, but some changes are normal…

Beet Supplements?

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Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of health benefits,…

What to Know About Late-Life Depression and the Challenges of Getting the Right Diagnosis

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As you get older, you may find yourself becoming more relaxed and enjoying your grandchildren,…

Newsbites: Plant-based foods; insomnia and heart health; omega-6 and blood pressure; health benefits of walking

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Frontline: Oral estrogen and blood pressure; sleep problems and stroke risk; tinnitus

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Oral Estrogen May Increase Blood Pressure Estrogen is a hormone taken by some women to…

Medical Nutrition Therapy Focuses on Eating to Improve Your Health

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Does this scenario sound familiar? You see your doctor and discuss a medical condition you…

Don’t Take Psoriasis Lightly: It May Affect More Than Your Skin

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Having a mild case of psoriasis may be more of a bothersome annoyance than a…

Depression Symptoms Associated with Higher Stroke Risk

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The ongoing INTERSTROKE study, which involves thousands of people from 32 nations around the world,…

Avoiding Dehydration

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Most people get thirstier during the hot and humid summer months, which is good because…

Preventing a Stroke

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Stroke is the fifth highest cause of death in the U.S. and a major cause…

NAFLD: Could You Have this Common Liver Disease?

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About 24 percent of U.S. adults have a liver condition that can negatively impact their…

Be Alert for Atypical Heart Attack Symptoms

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Are you more concerned about the possibility of having cancer or heart disease? Although the…

What Are the Dangers of Erythritol?

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Erythritol is a natural sugar substitute made by fermenting corn, called a sugar alcohol. Other…

Raising Awareness About Kidney Disease

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Kidney disease may not be one of the most talkedabout health topics, but perhaps it…

Speak Up About Your Mental Health

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Mental health problems are exceedingly common, especially in women: One out of every two women…

Uncontrolled Hypertension Makes You a Target for Heart Attack and Stroke

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Gout: Common, Misunderstood, and Curable

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Gout is the most common form of inflammatory arthritis. It affects an estimated 8 million…

Optimizing Sleep

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Sleep has a major impact on health. Not getting enough quality sleep is associated with…

Obesity is a Disease: Why, and Why it Matters

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There has been a pervasive idea in society that obesity is a sign of personal…

Frontline: Social Isolation; Gardening Benefits; Eating Fast Food

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Social Isolation Linked with Higher Risk of Dementia Older adults who are socially isolated have…

Take These 6 Steps to Reduce Your Stroke Risk

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A stroke is caused by a partial or total interruption of the blood supply to…

No Need to Nix the Nap

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Previous research has shown that poor sleep may put people at greater risk for a…

Sleep Better at Night

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Many older adults report poor sleep. Disturbed nights can happen because of painful conditions like…

Choose the Right CPAP Machine for You

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If you have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), your doctor likely has recommended…

When to Worry About PVCs

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A PVC is a premature ventricular contraction. According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Antihistamines; Ablation for varicose vein; Dyspnea

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What are antihistamines, and how do they work? Antihistamines are medications that reduce or block…