Many individuals rely on medications to manage various health conditions. While these medications can provide numerous benefits, it is important to be aware of potential side effects. Some medications have the potential to contribute to high blood sugar levels or hyperglycemia, which can be a concern, especially for individuals with diabetes or those at risk of developing the condition.
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As we age, it becomes increasingly important to take care of our heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and it’s a condition that can be prevented or managed through lifestyle choices. Here are some tips for keeping your heart healthy as you age
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As we age, it becomes increasingly important to take care of our heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and it’s a condition that can be prevented or managed through lifestyle choices. Here are some tips for keeping your heart healthy as you age
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As we age, it becomes increasingly important to take care of our heart health. Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide, and it’s a condition that can be prevented or managed through lifestyle choices. Here are some tips for keeping your heart healthy as you age
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In the past year, almost 13% of Americans reported using benzodiazepines — like Xanax (alprazolam). Among these people, 80% take it for anxiety, and 20% take it for insomnia. But the way that benzodiazepines affect the brain means they can also affect memory. And when people experience these side effects — particularly older adults — it can lead to concerns about dementia.
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a type of movement disorder that is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. PD develops when a special type of brain cell that produces dopamine starts to die.
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Monkeypox is a viral infection. It’s similar to the virus that causes smallpox, and it leads to a similar rash. Fortunately, monkeypox is much less deadly than smallpox. And it does not spread from person to person as easily.
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About 233,900 new cancer cases and 85,100 cancer deaths are predicted to occur in Canada in 2022, according to new research.
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Shingles is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV) — the same virus that causes chickenpox. Once a person has chickenpox, the virus remains inactive in the body and can re-emerge at any time as shingles.
It is more common in older people and anyone with a weakened immune system. Lisa had been diagnosed several years earlier with ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a form of arthritis in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues.
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