Common wear-and-tear osteoarthritis of the knee causes widespread disability and pain in people over 60. Now, researchers have discovered that a vitamin, one that people are often deficient in, can slow down the progression of knee arthritis. It’s the sunshine… Continue Reading
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Heart Health Month – Recognizing Cholesterol Myths
It’s American Heart Month once again, a time when health officials scramble to action with trumpets blaring to remind the public about preventing heart disease… To be sure, much of the fanfare and accompanying advice is solid. Like cutting… Continue Reading
Need to Pee a Lot? Your Diet Could Be Causing Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder (OAB) isn’t a disease, but rather a kind of common urinary incontinence that causes both men and women to have very strong “gotta go” urges to urinate, particularly over the age of 40. In 2014, researchers at… Continue Reading
Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Risk of Prostate Cancer
Researchers at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois have found that men at high risk for prostate cancer stand a bigger chance of being diagnosed with more aggressive and advanced forms of the disease if they are deficient in… Continue Reading
Can Vitamin D Help With Fibromyalgia?
A common vitamin may make a difference in easing the pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia, a common condition mostly affecting women. That’s what orthopedic pain specialists at a Vienna clinic believe after conducting the first-ever controlled study on… Continue Reading
5 Reasons Why Vitamin D Is a Must-Have for Seniors
One of the things I love most about spending time in Florida is that almost year-round, I can go outside and “catch a few rays,” as they say. The sun and fresh air never fail to recharge my… Continue Reading
Sunscreen Safety – Follow the Aloha
Is sunscreen safe? Is it really the best sun protection? We take sunscreen safety for granted because public health officials have done a stellar job educating the public about the dangers of excess sun exposure. But few people… Continue Reading
Common Blood Thinners and Anticoagulant Drugs
If you’ve had a stroke or are at high risk for one, or have atrial fibrillation, or deep venous thrombosis, your doctor will likely prescribe you a blood thinner. Some of the most common blood thinners are warfarin (Coumadin), aspirin, and… Continue Reading