A Cardiologist’s “Number One” Exercise for Heart Attack Prevention There isn’t one exercise that can guarantee prevention of a heart attack. But if you want one simple exercise with strong evidence behind it, brisk walking is an excellent choice. The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week. Brisk …
12 Things That Can Make You Look Older Without Realizing It Aging is completely normal, and there’s no need to “look younger” to be healthy or attractive. But if you’re interested in looking more rested and polished, a few everyday habits can influence how you appear. Chronic sleep deprivation — tired eyes and duller-looking skin …
Pharmacist Warning About Vitamin D: What You Actually Need to Know Vitamin D is important for bone health and calcium absorption, but more isn’t necessarily better. The main concern is taking unnecessarily high doses of vitamin D supplements for long periods. Excess vitamin D can cause dangerously high calcium levels and, in severe cases, kidney …
10 Warning Signs of a Blood Clot in the Leg A blood clot in a deep vein is called deep vein thrombosis (DVT). It most often occurs in the leg and can become dangerous if part of the clot travels to the lungs. Importantly, about half of DVTs cause no symptoms at all, so symptoms …
“Popular Blood Pressure Drug Linked to Increased Cardiac Arrest Risk” — What’s the Story? This headline refers to nifedipine, a calcium-channel blocker used to treat high blood pressure and angina. A study presented at the European Heart Rhythm Association meeting reported an association between high-dose, short-acting nifedipine and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. Importantly, this was an …
Metoprolol: The Good, the Bad, and the “Ugly” Metoprolol is a beta blocker that slows the heart rate and reduces the heart’s workload. It’s commonly prescribed for high blood pressure, angina, certain abnormal heart rhythms, and some other heart conditions. N nhs.uk +1 Most people tolerate it well, and many side effects are mild or …
A Month Before a Stroke: 10 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore The claim that “your body warns you exactly one month before a stroke” is misleading. A stroke can happen suddenly, without a predictable month-long warning period. However, some people experience a transient ischemic attack (TIA) beforehand—a temporary episode of stroke-like symptoms that is an important …
Small White Spots on Your Arms and Legs: What You Should Know If you’ve noticed tiny, flat white spots on your forearms or lower legs, particularly as you’ve gotten older, one common explanation is idiopathic guttate hypomelanosis (IGH). It is a benign pigment condition that becomes increasingly common with age and is often associated with …
“Stop Urinating at Night: Eat Bananas This Way” — Does It Work? There is no good evidence that eating bananas in a particular way will stop nighttime urination (nocturia). Bananas are nutritious and provide potassium, but they aren’t an established treatment for nocturia. Nighttime urination becomes more common with age and can have many causes, …
10 Important Side Effects of Metoprolol You Should Know Metoprolol is a beta blocker used for conditions including high blood pressure, angina, irregular heart rhythms, and some heart conditions. Most people tolerate it well, and common side effects are often mild or improve as the body adjusts. N nhs.uk +1 Here are 10 worth knowing: …
