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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…

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…

Take Steps to Keep High Cholesterol in Check and Improve Heart Health

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High cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia, nearly doubles the risk of heart disease. If your…

Cardiac Rehabilitation Still Underutilized

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

What is Selenium?

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Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil, water, and in certain (mostly…

Frontline: LDL cholesterol; urinary incontinence; healthy eating and mortality risk

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Supplements Don’t Reduce LDL Cholesterol—Statins Do If you’re looking to improve cholesterol levels, count on…

Sleep Better at Night

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

How Long Does It Take to Lower Cholesterol?

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Having healthy levels of cholesterol to reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke is…

Understanding Heart Disease in Women

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

Ask the Doctor: September 2022

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Q: I’ve heard of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), but my husband was recently diagnosed with…

Ask Tufts Experts: Why We Say “People with Obesity”; Cholesterol and Genes

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“People with obesity” sounds odd to me. Why don’t you just say, “obese people?” Jillian…

What is Selenium and Its Benefits?

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Selenium may have caught your attention, as it’s one among many supplements that has been…

Spotlight on Supplements: Resveratrol

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Resveratrol may fight inflammation. © sb-borg | Getty Images Resveratrol is a polyphenol that is…

A Patient’s Guide to CBD and Drug Interactions

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Cannabidiol (CBD) is a well-known component of hemp with diverse health benefits such as reducing…

Insomnia Can Be Especially Harmful to Older Adults

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

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…

Side Effects of Statins and Dementia

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Based on some early studies, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added a warning on…

Carotid Artery Disease Raises Stroke Risk

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

What Can Skew a PSA Test? These 10 Factors Can Affect Your Numbers

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It’s well known that the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test used to screen for prostate cancer…

How Your Medications Interact with Food Intake

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Many concerns about interactions between medications and foods are unfounded. Understanding how foods interact with…

13 Causes of Muscle Cramps and 5 Treatment and Prevention Tips

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Exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) are painful muscle spasms that occur during or immediately following a…

Newbriefs: Lung Cancer; Memory Loss; Opioid Epidemic; Vigorous Exercise

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Lung Cancer Linked to Severe Depression About one-third of people newly diagnosed with the most common…

6. Drug Treatments for Cholesterol

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Despite all their best efforts, some people still can’t keep their lipids and cardiovascular risk…

7. Looking Ahead

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Coronary artery disease is responsible for the deaths of 370,000 Americans annually. Fortunately, exciting advancements…

6. In the Event of a Heart Attack

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Heart attacks happen to someone in the U.S. every 40 seconds. According to the Centers…

8. Prevention: Managing Risk Factors

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Heart failure is largely preventable because it is often the result of other diseases. Preventing…

6. Treatment: Taking the Right Medications

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Heart failure lasts a lifetime, but it can be treated for a lifetime by making…