The Hippocratic oath is supposed to be the foundation of doctors everywhere: “First, do no harm.”
But a new study shows that some doctors treating patients with human growth hormone (HGH) may have done great harm. They may have given their patients Alzheimer’s disease.1
… Read MoreStroke prevention is one of the main reasons doctors cite for putting their patients on blood pressure drugs.
High blood pressure, they say, can lead to the brain bleeds that cause strokes.
… Read MoreOne type of tree nut is packed with key micronutrients that are crucial to good health but that most older Americans lack.
That’s the finding of new research at Oregon State University. One of the study authors said the nut is so potent that it is “a multivitamin in a natural form.”
… Read MoreGetting Alzheimer’s is one of the biggest health fears among seniors. So when you suffer forgetfulness—maybe you lose your keys or you can’t remember someone’s name—it’s natural to worry that you may have early symptoms of the disease.
This is especially true if you’ve seen a parent or other family member suffer with it.
That’s why many seniors ask their doctor to test them for dementia.… Read More
The holiday season is all about eating, drinking, and being merry. But if you struggle with weight issues, you know what the drill is…
You have to use your willpower to keep carbs to a minimum. And during the holidays, many of use consume more of carbohydrates through alcohol.
… Read MoreWe all remember Penny Marshall as the energetic star of the iconic ’70s TV sitcom, Laverne & Shirley. As the nasal-voiced, good-natured Laverne, she was young and full of life.
But when she died on December 18 at the age of 75 her body had been destroyed by a deadly epidemic that is sweeping America and other countries. She died of complications from type 2 diabetes.… Read More