High blood pressure is the silent killer. It puts people at risk for heart attacks, strokes, vascular disease, kidney failure. It is basically really bad to have longstanding, undertreated high blood pressure. But it is also harmful to be told you have high blood pressure when you don’t, and to be treated for high blood… Read More: How do you know if you have hypertension and need… »
The annual Medicare open enrollment period ends soon. America’s seniors have faced a blizzard of dismaying news about the program. Here are some excerpts from newsworthy stories that you should be aware of. Excerpt: “The federal government recently redesigned a digital tool that helps seniors navigate complicated Medicare choices, but consumer advocates say it’s malfunctioning… Read More: After a year on Medicare, advice for journalists on stories… »
They often used high doses of B vitamins along with a few minerals, and the meta-analysis found that high doses of B vitamins tended to yield better results than lower doses. More well-conducted clinical trials using doses of antioxidants closer to those present in multivitamins are also needed. Importantly, however, these findings do not apply… Read More: Why do you need a multivitamin »
Doctors use trigger point injections to treat chronic muscle pain and other issues that affect the musculoskeletal system. Muscle pain can develop for a variety of reasons, from sleeping in the wrong position to tearing large muscle groups during an intense weightlifting session. Although many types of muscle pain resolve after a few days of… Read More: Everything you need to know about trigger point injections »