Diarrhea is defined as having three or more loose, watery stools a day. It’s unpleasant and can also be dangerous if left untreated. So if you have it, it’s a good bet you’ll want to get rid of it as quickly as possible. “The thing we worry about most is dehydration,” says Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health in New York City. Signs of dehydration include: Read the … [Read more...] about The Dos and Don’ts of Diarrhea for Quick Relief
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How Low Should Your Blood Pressure Be?
New study shows fewer heart attacks and deaths in those with lower BP. Read the full article on NextAvenue.org … [Read more...] about How Low Should Your Blood Pressure Be?
Catching Up On The Health Headlines
Now that the summer is coming to a close, many of us feel that it's time for a fresh start, a feeling that is sometimes reserved for the beginning of the new year. If you're among the many who are ready to get back on track with your health, or if the lazy days of summer have kept you from staying current with the latest health news, here are some recent happenings: Read the full article on … [Read more...] about Catching Up On The Health Headlines
Why You Get Migraines and What to Do About Them
Over 27 million women in the United States are affected by migraine. Women are three times more likely to have migraines than men, says Dr. Merle Diamond, managing director of The Diamond Headache Clinic in Chicago. One determining factor might be estrogen. “It’s the drop in estrogen level that occurs just before, or at the time, of menstrual flow that sets off the migraine in predisposed … [Read more...] about Why You Get Migraines and What to Do About Them
7 Surprising Causes of High Blood Pressure
Quick – what causes high blood pressure? The first culprits that pop into your mind are likely to be: eating too much salt, being stressed out all the time... Read the full article on NextAvenue.org … [Read more...] about 7 Surprising Causes of High Blood Pressure
9 Ways to Protect Yourself From Falls This Winter
Remember diet guru Dr. Robert Atkins? His unfortunate death, at 72, occurred not as a result of eating the wrong foods, but from a head injury due to a fall on an icy sidewalk outside his New York City office. Many falls can be avoided, however. Stay safe outside this winter with these nine expert tips: Read the full article on NextAvenue.org … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Protect Yourself From Falls This Winter
Flu Shots: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of year—flu shot season. But before you head to your doctor, pharmacy, or clinic to get your annual flu shot, know that this year... Read the full article on The Huffington Post. … [Read more...] about Flu Shots: What You Need to Know
Erectile Dysfunction Risks No One Talks About
Erectile dysfunction can usually be chalked up to physical health issues or psychological problems, but some less well-known factors... Read the full article on the Huffington Post … [Read more...] about Erectile Dysfunction Risks No One Talks About
What You Should Know About Sex After 50
The irony of it: As baby boomers, we put sexual liberation on the map. But, like it or not, now that we’re over 50, many of us are fighting... Read the full article on Considerable.com … [Read more...] about What You Should Know About Sex After 50
9 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Diabetes Risk
The most common form of diabetes, Type 2 (once called adult-onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes), affects 90 to 95 percent of the 26 million Americans with diabetes. But a diabetes diagnosis isn’t inevitable, according to Gayl J. Canfield, Director of Nutrition Research at Pritikin Longevity Center in Miami, Fla. It comes down to living a healthy lifestyle and doing all the things you already … [Read more...] about 9 Surprising Ways to Lower Your Diabetes Risk