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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…

Schedule a DXA Scan to Gain Insight Into Your Bone Health

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As women age, their bones become more vulnerable to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones…

Ask Dr. Etingin: ANA Test; Fingernail Infection

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My arthritis flare-ups have been more severe than usual, and bloodwork revealed a positive ANA…

Shingles Shot Rounds Out a Comprehensive Health-Care Routine

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For most women, managing their health means getting a yearly checkup, keeping up with recommended…

Screening Is Central to Colorectal Cancer Prevention

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Many women mistakenly think of colon cancer as primarily a men’s health issue, which may…

Stay Warm and Keep Moving to Minimize Winter Arthritis Flares

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Common symptoms of osteoarthritis such as finger joint pain and stiffness that can make activities…

Routine Dental Visits Help Prevent Systemic Diseases

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Maintaining good oral hygiene is not just about preserving a bright smile— it’s vital for…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Yeast Infections and Constipation

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What can I do to reduce the likelihood of getting a yeast infection, and what’s…

Take Steps to Avoid Injury and Keep the Fun in Pickleball

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Pickleball, a once relatively unknown racket sport, has rapidly gained traction, and its appeal is…

Be Aware of Classic Symptoms of Painful Bladder Syndrome

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Do you experience pain when your bladder is full, but brush it off as just…

Don’t Mistake Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms for Normal Signs of Aging

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…

Newsbites: Time-restricted eating; back pain; improving diet quality

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Time-Restricted Eating Did Not Benefit Weight or Health in Trial In a relatively small randomized,…

A Cure for Osteoarthritis?

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In April of this year, the U.S. government awarded millions of dollars to scientists to…

The Many Shades of Grief

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You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….

Reduce Your Risk of Osteoporosis with Healthy Lifestyle Habits

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Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, particularly in the spine, hips, and…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Hiatal Hernia; Pilates for Pain

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I have a small hiatal hernia. Will it get bigger? Will I need surgery? Hiatal…

Adopt These Coping Strategies so Stress Won’t Make You Sick

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Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…

Modifiable Lifestyle Habits Are Central to New A-fib Guideline

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An updated atrial fibrillation (A-fib) treatment guideline redefines how the disease should be managed and…

Ask Dr. Etingin: What Causes Hives?; Diminished Sense of Smell

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Several weeks ago I broke out in hives. What exactly are hives, and what causes…

Explore Your Options For the Best Knee Pain Treatment

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When knee pain gets in the way of things you have to do, such as…

MGH Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Increase in Stroke and Heart Attack Risk

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As the recreational use of cannabis is increasing, new research sug­gests that the public needs…

Frequently Forgetful? Medications Might Be the Cause

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Paying a bill late or forgetting to call your sister on her birthday are not…

Consider Minimally Invasive Options for Varicose Vein Removal

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During the postmenopausal years, a red, blue, or raised rope-like vein may appear somewhere on…

Take Steps to Improve Quality of Life by Managing the Emotional Side of Pain

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Arthritis, migraine headaches, back pain, neuropathy, and so many more conditions fall into the category…

Apps May Help You Predict When Migraine Attacks Are About to Occur

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If you struggle with migraine headaches, you may know moments before one hits that you’re…

Inflammatory Blood Vessel Disease Mimics Common Illnesses

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Inflammation is a natural and essential part of the body’s immune response to injury. But…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Falling; Blood Tests

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I’ve fallen a few times over the past several months. Is this a normal part…

Recognize When Memory Issues Are Moving Beyond Normal, Age-Related Changes

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Occasionally forgetting where you put your glasses, taking longer to re­call a name, and walking…

Be Aware of Subtle Heart Attack Symptoms

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States, and…

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…

Find An Exercise You Love to Ensure Routine Participation

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There are countless studies showing that physical activity helps improve mental and physical health, and…