by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter Taking calcium and vitamin D might help older adults curb the risk of a bone fracture, but vitamin D alone does not do the job, a new research review concludes. The analysis of 28 past studies found that older adults with higher blood levels of vitamin D were less likely...
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Old people do not drink enough water, because they believe in old stupid myths
Hydration is important. You should drink plenty of water throughout the day. It will keep your energy levels up, appetite down and will help you combat fatigue. When older people are not drinking enough water, they are facing a variety of health issues. And yet, many of them are severely dehydrated. Why? Because of some...
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Long work hours at the office linked to both regular and hidden high blood pressure
Hypertension Journal report AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION DALLAS, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019 – Office workers who spend long hours on the job are more likely to have high blood pressure, including a type that can go undetected during a routine medical appointment, according to a new study published today in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension....
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Freestanding emergency departments may increase out-of-pocket spending for patients
Study analyzed freestanding emergency departments in four states, including Arizona UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA HEALTH SCIENCES PHOENIX – With emergency department visits spiking around the holidays, patients may be inclined to seek care at freestanding emergency departments in an urgent situation. However, a new study suggests the best and most cost-effective option may be to skip...
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Hangovers happen as your body tries to protect itself from alcohol’s toxic effects
by Daryl Davies, Joshua Silva and Terry David Church, The Conversation Debaucherous evening last night? You’re probably dealing with veisalgia right now. More commonly known as a hangover, this unpleasant phenomenon has been dogging humanity since our ancestors first happened upon fermentation. Those nasty vertigo-inducing, cold sweat-promoting and vomit-producing sensations after a raucous night out...
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When does your child’s flu merit an ER visit?
(HealthDay)—It’s hard not to worry when your child suffers from the flu, but pediatricians say too many parents are taking their sick kids to the emergency room when a doctor’s visit would suffice. “We are seeing a jump in the number of patients coming to our emergency department for flu-like symptoms,” said Dr. Michele Walsh,...
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Type 2 diabetes can be reversed through diet and exercise
Type 2 diabetes is typically caused by lifestyle factors. In very simplistic terms, it could be said that these people eat their way into this disease. Majority of patients of Type 2 diabetes are severely overweight, many of them being obese. And now scientists from Glasgow University have proofs that you can reverse the condition...
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What causes acid reflux and shortness of breath?
Acid reflux occurs when acid leaks from the stomach back up into the esophagus. An occasional bout of acid reflux is generally not a cause for concern. However, a frequent pattern of acid reflux may be a sign of gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is a chronic digestive issue that can cause medical complications. Sometimes, acid...
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Intermittent fasting: live ‘fast,’ live longer?
JOHNS HOPKINS MEDICINE For many people, the New Year is a time to adopt new habits as a renewed commitment to personal health. Newly enthusiastic fitness buffs pack into gyms and grocery stores are filled with shoppers eager to try out new diets. But, does scientific evidence support the claims made for these diets? In...
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Home remedies for premature ejaculation
Many males experience sexual concerns such as premature ejaculation. Premature ejaculation occurs when someone has an orgasm very quickly or orgasms without control. Males with premature ejaculation may also have very little warning before their orgasm, so they may not be able to delay it. Premature ejaculation may lead to lower sexual satisfaction for both...