[ad_1] Snoring is more than an annoying nighttime quirk; it’s an issue that can affect your relationships, sleep quality, and health. Fortunately, certain lifestyle changes and products can help you manage this common problem. What causes snoring? Snoring occurs when airflow through the mouth and nose is partially blocked during sleep. The blockage…
[ad_1] Adapted from Improving Sleep, Medical Editor: Lawrence Epstein, MD, Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School. Snoring may seem like just a nuisance, but sometimes it can signal a more serious condition called sleep apnea in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during the night. In simple snoring, the airway remains at…
[ad_1] Adapted from Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery, Medical Editor: Melissa L. Colbert, MD, Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School; Interim Medical Director, Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient Center. For certain types of injuries, the use of cold or heat may help dissipate pain. There isn’t an abundance of scientific data to support…
[ad_1] Adapted from Pain Relief Without Drugs or Surgery, Medical Editor: Melissa L. Colbert, MD, Instructor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School; Interim Medical Director, Spaulding Rehabilitation Outpatient Center. Most pain can be managed without a trip to the doctor. A bruised knee, a pulled muscle — these can be treated at home…
[ad_1] Decades of severe heartburn and other symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) — a highly common condition in which stomach acid washes backward into the esophagus — had worn Clara down. By the time she was in her 80s, she had long since stopped trying to manage the problem. She ate foods she knew…
[ad_1] Don’t be surprised if your doctor has a few changes in store for your routine blood work. Some tests might be added to or subtracted from your lab order this year, or your doctor might talk about interpreting the results a little differently. Here are several tests to discuss with your doctor. A vitamin…
[ad_1] Ever wonder why certain medications are called “wonder drugs”? Sometimes it’s because of the tremendous health benefits the drug provides for a particular condition, like insulin for type 1 diabetes or antibiotics for pneumonia. Or, it might be because the drug is good for many different conditions: aspirin has often been called a wonder…
[ad_1] All older adults can benefit from functional fitness exercises — those that focus on the muscles needed for basic everyday actions, like squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting. “As we age, the ability to safely and effectively perform simple movements can help older adults stay active, reduce injury, and maintain independent living,” says Shawn Pedicini,…
[ad_1] What is a bile duct disease? Your gallbladder stores bile until you eat, then releases bile into your small intestine to help digest food. Bile is made in the liver. It contains a mix of products such as bilirubin, cholesterol, and bile acids and salts. Bile ducts are drainage “pipes” that carry bile from…
[ad_1] Q. I recently read that a person’s body mass index (BMI) might not be the best way to determine if your weight is healthy. Why is BMI being questioned? Are other measurements better? A. Your BMI is a number that is calculated based on your height and weight. (Many online calculators are available to…