MEDICAL NEWS Men who are physically active are at lower risk of waking up at night to urinate (a condition called nocturia), according to a study led by a Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine researcher and published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. Nocturia is the most common and bothersome lower […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women after skin cancer. About 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will get breast cancer during her life. One of the best things you can do for yourself is learn when and how to get screened for breast cancer. A mammogram can help save
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SELF-CARE CORNER Many people don’t think about their eyes until they start to hurt or develop a problem. But even if your eyes feel fine, they need proper care to keep them healthy. Follow the advice of the National Eye Institute: Get regular eye exams. Your doctor can recommend a schedule for you, depending on
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SUCCESS OVER STRESS It’s a common belief that stress causes high blood pressure. Have you ever heard someone say, “My blood pressure went through the roof!” when referring to a stressful event? Indeed, stress can cause a temporary spike in your blood pressure. You may notice symptoms like a pounding heart or sweaty palms as
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MEDICAL NEWS Because 1 in 3 American adults suffers from high blood pressure, regular and accurate blood pressure checks are important for correctly diagnosing and treating hypertension (the medical term for high blood pressure). Dr. Robert Zelis, a cardiologist at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, says there are three groups of people who
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WELL-BEING Is 90 the new 85? In 1980, there were 720,000 people aged 90 and older in the United States. In 2010, there were 1.9 million people aged 90 and older. By 2050, the ranks of people 90 and older may reach 9 million, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau, commissioned by
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MEDICAL NEWS Nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes, and more than a quarter of them do not know it. Left untreated, diabetes can lead to serious problems such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness, and loss of limbs. An estimated 79 million adults have pre-diabetes, a condition that places them at increased risk for
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SELF-CARE CORNER Teeth grinding is a movement disorder of the jaw in which there is gnashing, grinding, or clenching of the teeth. It’s called bruxism. Often, people are unaware of their habit. The two primary types of teeth grinding are sleep bruxism, which occurs during sleep, and awake bruxism, which occurs when the person is
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SELF-CARE CORNER Did you know … the term “sunblock” is no longer used on sunscreen labels because no sunscreen can block all of the sun’s rays? You’ll now see the term “broad spectrum” that indicates a level of protection offered from both UVA and UVB rays. Sunscreens really aren’t waterproof either. Apply and reapply at
SELF-CARE CORNER You can head off hair loss by changing the way you care for your hair, say the experts from the American Academy of Dermatology. * Do you vigorously towel dry your hair? Instead of rubbing wet hair, which is more elastic and vulnerable to breaking, wrap your hair in a towel to absorb
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