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Brushing up on heart health »
E-cigarettes: Hazardous or helpful? »
Fatty liver disease: An often-silent condition linked to heart
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4 ways to eat your way to lower cholesterolMany people can lower
cholesterol levels simply by changing what they eat.
How much cardio should you do? The Physical Activity Guidelines issued
by the U.
7 ways to reduce stress and keep blood pressure downWhen it comes to
preventing and treating high blood pressure, one often-overlooked strategy is
managing stress. Get the latest news on health and wellness delivered to your
inbox! MIND & MOOD Inside Mind & Mood:
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Get the facts about memory loss »
Long-lasting grief when close friends pass »
Want to prevent dementia? Improve your everyday health habits »
What to do when reading gets harder »
Rehiring your business mind »
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A sharper mind: tai chi can improve cognitive function There are lots
of jokes about forgetting where you put your keys, but as you get older, changes in
your mental function are no laughing matter.
Ways to support someone who is in griefIt can be hard to know how to
console a friend or relative who is grieving.
Six steps to cognitive health So how do you keep your brain healthy,
stay cognitively fit, and build your cognitive reserve? Get the latest news on
health and wellness delivered to your inbox! PAIN Inside Pain:
 Arthritis
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Oh, my aching knees »
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5 exercises to improve hand mobilityIf you find daily tasks difficult
to do because you suffer from stiffness, swelling, or pain in your hands, the right
exercises can help get you back in motion.
Taming carpal tunnel syndromeInside your wrist, a slick tunnel passes
through the carpal bones.
3 tips to prevent neck painWithout knowing it, you may be encouraging
neck pain by the way you perform everyday activities. Get the latest news on health
and wellness delivered to your inbox! STAYING HEALTHY Inside Staying Healthy:
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CBD products are everywhere. But do they work? »
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The active ingredients of tai chiWhen Peter M.
The physical benefits of yogaYoga promotes physical health in multiple
different ways.
Motivational tips to work your coreA core workout is an essential
part of a fitness routine, but sticking with any exercise program isn't always
easy. Get the latest news on health and wellness delivered to your inbox! CANCER
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What is immunotherapy? »
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4 tips for coping with an enlarged prostateWhen a man reaches about age
25, his prostate begins to grow.
 Can diet help fight prostate cancer?Can adopting a healthier diet help
fight prostate cancer?
Most melanomas start as new spotsMost melanomas come in the form of a
new spot on the skin, not changes to an existing mole. Get the latest news on
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Osteoporosis
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Are sunstroke and heatstroke the same? »
Be alert to an increasingly common threat - tick-borne illnesses »
Fatty liver disease: An often-silent condition linked to heart
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Is fibromyalgia hereditary? »
Poor sense of smell may predict risk of death in older adults »
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5 ways to dodge incontinenceMost people take bladder control for
granted — until the unintended loss of urine interrupts the ability to carry on an
ordinary social and work life.
Simple tips to fight inflammationThe awareness of the intersection
between inflammation and chronic disease has spawned a plethora of diet plans,
nutritional supplements, and lifestyle programs, many implying they offer new ways
to improve your health by quelling inflammation.
Alcohol and age: A risky combinationMost people drink less as they grow
older. Get the latest news on health and wellness delivered to your inbox! MEN'S
HEALTH Inside Men's Health:
Birth Control
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Exercise & Fitness
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Men's Sexual Health
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Health & Disease
Screening Tests for Men
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Big jump in active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer »
Can blood pressure medications interfere with my sex drive? »
The growing problem of an enlarged prostate gland »
What could cause my breasts to become larger? »
What exercises are best for bone health? »
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Tips for talking to your doctor about EDIf you've been having
difficulty getting or sustaining erections, talk about it with your doctor.
5 natural ways to overcome erectile dysfunctionCan you run as fast as
you did when you were 20 years old?
In search of better ways to find and treat prostate cancerBiomarkers
are molecular signatures of both normal and abnormal processes in the body. Get the
latest news on health and wellness delivered to your inbox! WOMEN'S HEALTH Inside
Women's Health:
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Exercise & Fitness
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FDA takes some surgical mesh products off the market »
How can I prevent recurrent UTIs? »
What is a submucosal uterine fibroid? »
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Hypothyroidism symptoms and signs in an older personSome people over
age 60 have few, if any, classic hypothyroidism symptoms, while others experience
the same symptoms younger people do.
What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosisSeveral
technologies can assess bone density, but the most common is known as dual energy
x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
5 ways to boost bone strength earlyThe best prevention for bone-
thinning osteoporosis begins early — during the first two decades of life, when you
can most influence your peak bone mass by getting enough calcium and vitamin D and
doing bone-strengthening exercise. Get the latest news on health and wellness
delivered to your inbox! LICENSING
Other Pain
Other Pain Articles
CBD products are everywhere. But do they work?
Many products containing cannabidiol (CBD) are now on the market. Some of these
products may be a good option for certain health conditions, such as chronic pain
or even anxiety and sleep disorders. But product regulation is not consistent,
quality may vary, and in some instances products may contain too little CBD to be
clinically effective.
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What to do when reading gets harder
Many aspects of health in older age can affect the ability to read, such as poor
vision, pain, hand tremors, and difficulty concentrating. Treating an underlying
condition can help (such as getting a new pair of reading glasses). And sometimes
all it takes to improve reading is using a few strategies. If it’s painful to hold
a book, one can try propping it up on a pillow or book holder. For vision
challenges, electronic reading devices and large-print books can help greatly. When
attention is the challenge, reading in a quiet space or reading out loud can help.
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A leg up on peripheral artery disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) occurs when the arteries carrying blood to the leg
muscles have narrowed, almost always because of a buildup of fatty plaque. PAD can
cause leg pain or fatigue after just a few minutes of walking or climbing stairs,
and it increases a person’s risk for heart attack and stroke. Addressing risk
factors, like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking, and adopting a
regular walking program can help prevent PAD and manage symptoms if it occurs.
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Recognizing a common cause of exercise-related leg pain
Peripheral artery disease, in which fatty deposits block blood flow in arteries
outside the heart, particularly the legs, is as common in women as it is in men.
The condition can be prevented and should be treated early to prevent serious
complications, including amputation.
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Using mind over matter to help treat chronic pain
A study published Jan. 31, 2019, in the journal Evidence-Based Mental Health
suggests that either mindfulness-based stress reduction or cognitive behavioral
therapy can help reduce chronic pain and depression and improve physical
functioning. More »
Answers to the top questions about cannabis extract
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating plant chemical that comes from hemp or
marijuana. It is used to help reduce symptoms of many conditions, including
anxiety, bipolar disorder, arthritis, diabetes, a muscle disorder called dystonia,
seizures, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, Crohn’s disease, chronic pain,
post-traumatic stress disorder, and insomnia. CBD is considered generally safe and
well tolerated, though it’s not clear yet how much CBD is safe and for how long, or
if it is safe specifically for older adults. CBD has some known side effects and
drug interactions.
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Muscle aches from statins: Real, but sometimes imagined?
About 10% of people report muscle aches when taking statins. In some cases, other
health conditions such as arthritis, obesity, or just aging may be to blame. Doing
exercise or yard work can cause muscle aches, which some people mistakenly
attribute to statins. Another possible explanation: a phenomenon known as the
nocebo effect, in which people experience negative side effects from a drug,
placebo, or other treatment based on an expectation of harm. Muscle-related
problems associated with statins usually resolve with a lower statin dose or a
change to a different statin.
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Spring cleaning: Why more people are uncluttering the mind for better health
Meditating counters the body’s stress response by triggering the relaxation
response—a physiological change that can help lower blood pressure, heart rate,
breathing rate, oxygen consumption, adrenaline levels, and levels of the stress
hormone cortisol. The health benefits of meditation are so potent that the practice
is used as a treatment or complementary therapy for many conditions, such as high
stress, high blood pressure, and chronic pain. There are many forms of meditation,
such as mindfulness, transcendental meditation, guided imagery meditation, and tai
chi and yoga.
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Recovering from heart surgery
Open-heart surgery leaves people with a long chest incision and a lengthy recovery.
Most of the precautions people must follow during the first four to six weeks after
surgery are to allow the breastbone to heal. For example, people should not drive,
nor should they push, pull, or lift anything heavier than 10 pounds. They should
also learn to use their legs rather than their arms to push up to standing from a
chair or bed. Getting out of the house and walking every day, gradually going a
little farther each day, is encouraged.
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The pain of measuring pain
The 10-point pain scale has been used for decades to help patients communicate pain
levels to their doctors, but a more thorough approach is a multi-tier method. This
includes placing pain into different categories like mild, moderate, and severe,
with some levels of degree under each one, as well as describing the pain and
explaining its location, severity, duration, and specific qualities.
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