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Ask Dr. Etingin: Low-dose aspirin; Dementia symptoms; Antidepressants and sexual side effects

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Why is low-dose aspirin recommended for prevention of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke?…

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Diagnosis, Treatment Aid in Best Outcomes

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder—a condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly…

Get Relief from Heartburn and Acid Reflux

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Most people experience occasional heartburn from time to time, but when that burning sensation in…

Newsbites: Coffee consumption; impact of smoking; benefits of dietary vitamin C; “healthy” label to be redefined;

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Habitual Coffee Consumption Associated with Health Benefits A study that followed nearly 400,000 middle-aged individuals…

Improve Your Cardiovascular Health with Eight Essential Steps

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Earlier this year, the American Heart Association (AHA) released “Life’s Essential 8,” a checklist of…

Symptoms of Acid Reflux at Night

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According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), GERD can cause stomach juices to flow…

For Brain Health, Protect Your Heart

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The same factors that raise the risk for heart disease also impact brain disease, including…

Newsbites: Diabetes Control; Lifespan and salt; genes, lifestyle, and prostate cancer

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Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet Works as Well as Ketogenic Diet for Diabetes Control In a controlled…

Eight Essentials for Heart Health

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For years we were told to “eat well and exercise” to keep our hearts healthy….

Having a Hard Time Hearing? Get It Checked by an ENT

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Most of us are familiar with the type of hearing loss that can be improved…

Add Buffers Around Your Memory By Managing Dementia Risk Factors

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© Andriy Onufriyenko | Getty ImagesManaging dementia-related risk factors may help keep your brain “younger”…

Understanding Heart Disease in Women

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

What is Scalp Psoriasis?

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

Why Is My Blood Pressure Higher in the Morning?

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If you monitor your blood pressure at home, you may notice that your pressure is…

The Link Between Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease: Fusobacterium Nucleatum

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According to the Cleveland Clinic, periodontitis is a later stage of gum disease caused by…

Your Smartwatch Detected Irregular Heartbeats, Now What?

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Smartwatches and smart rings are wearable technological marvels jam packed with sensors and chips that…

Newsbites: Dietary supplements and cancer; avocados and waist circumference; microbial transplant for IBS; genes and Alzheimer’s

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There is No Proof Dietary Supplements Help Prevent CVD or Cancer The U.S. Preventive Services…

What’s Your ASCVD Risk?

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Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), commonly referred to as simply cardiovascular disease or heart disease, is…

Women Benefit from Earlier Colorectal Cancer Screening

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For adults at average risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), the recommended starting age for screening…

Lower Back Pain: Prevent It If Possible, Treat It When Necessary

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Lower back pain is a common occurrence: According to one study, 25 percent of adults…

Frontline: Alzheimer’s Disease; Mediterranean-Style Diet; Timely Heart Attack Care

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Obesity, Physical Inactivity Top Risks Related to Alzheimer’s Disease Eight modifiable risk factors were linked…

Evaluate Your Cognitive Abilities with These Tests

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The possibility of having Alzheimer’s disease (AD) worries many older adults—not surprising, considering that an…

Is it Dementia, or Aging?

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When are lapses in memory a cause for concern, and when are they simply a…

Newsbites: High blood pressure; Loneliness and CVD; Controlling blood sugar; Supplement overuse

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Have High Blood Pressure? Healthy Lifestyle Choices Linked to Lower Risk of Death A study…

Ask Dr. Etingin: Signs of high blood sugar; Brain aneurysm

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

The Most Common Tests Used to Assess Heart Function

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If your doctor suspects you have heart disease, he or she may order some tests…

Lung Detox or Lung Cleanse: Can You Clean Out Your Lungs Naturally?

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Products that claim they can detoxify, clean, or clear your lungs can be made from…

Symptoms of Brain Damage After Heart Attack – Is Memory Loss Permanent?

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Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is the most common cause of death…

Annual Physical Exam Checklist

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It can be called an annual physical exam, a general physical exam, or a wellness…

Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Is My Liver Damage Reversible?

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Fatty liver disease is just what it sounds like, the buildup of fat inside your…

Frequent Daytime Fatigue May Be Caused by a Sleep Disorder

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

The Link Between Epstein Barr Virus, Multiple Sclerosis, and Long COVID

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Epstein Barr virus is a virus that infects almost everybody by the time they are…

Address Urinary Incontinence to Restore Your Quality of Life

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

What’s Your Risk of CVD?

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One of the most significant potential health threats women face as we get older is…

Heart Attack Symptoms Don’t Always Occur in Your Chest

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Although health experts have known for many years that women’s risk of heart disease increases…

What You Need to Know About “Leaky Gut Syndrome”

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In recent years, the internet has been full of articles describing symptoms of “leaky gut…

Best Anti-Aging Skin Care: Retinol

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Retinoids were approved for the treatment of acne back in 1971 by prescription only. This…

An Eyelid Bump Could Be a Symptom of High Cholesterol

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XP eyelid bumps are cholesterol deposits in the skin of your eyelids. There may one…

Is It Normal Forgetfulness
or Something More Serious?

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We toss them off with a laugh as “senior moments,” but those memory lapses that…

Should YOU Worry About Osteoporosis?

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An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, a bone disease that occurs when the body…

Ask the Doctor: October 2021

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Q. What is the difference between a sign and a symptom? A. A symptom is…

Atherosclerosis Treatment: Can You Reverse Plaque Buildup in Your Arteries?

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Atherosclerosis is a clogged artery due to plaque formation. Arteries are the blood vessels that…

Frontline: Hot flashes; Dementia; Enjoyable way to improve health

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Dietary Changes Curb Hot Flashes for Some Women Adding soybeans and removing animal-sourced foods from…

Cut Your LDL Cholesterol with Diet

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The word “cholesterol” usually has a negative connotation, but it’s not all bad. In fact,…

Sleep Apnea Solutions Using CPAP Alternatives

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Obstructive sleep apnea is a common condition that can increase your risk for a lot…

Skin Problems Are Common in Older Adults

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Ask Tufts Experts: How to Gain Weight; Heart Health Terms Explained

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