The Diabetes Drug Behind the “33% Higher Heart Risk” Headline The drug is rosiglitazone (brand name Avandia), an older type 2 diabetes medicine in the thiazolidinedione class. The headline is based on a large analysis of more than 130 clinical trials involving over 48,000 patients. Researchers found that rosiglitazone was associated with a 33% higher …
5 Symptoms of a “Mini-Stroke” in Seniors That Shouldn’t Be Ignored A mini-stroke is usually called a transient ischemic attack (TIA). It occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is temporarily interrupted. The symptoms can look just like a stroke, and they may disappear after minutes or hours. That does not make them …
Symptoms of High Blood Sugar (Hyperglycemia) High blood sugar can develop gradually, and some people—especially with type 2 diabetes—may have few or no noticeable symptoms. (CDC Stacks) Common warning signs 💧 Increased thirst 🚽 Frequent urination, including waking at night 😴 Unusual tiredness or weakness 👁️ Blurred vision ⚖️ Unexplained weight loss 🍽️ Increased hunger …
5 Common Mistakes When Soaking Chia Seeds Chia seeds are nutritious and rich in fiber, but more isn’t necessarily better. Here are five mistakes to avoid: 1. ❌ Eating them dry and then drinking water This is the biggest safety concern. Chia seeds rapidly absorb liquid and expand. Dry chia has been associated with esophageal …
Back Pain? 4 Gentle Stretches That May Help The claim that four stretches will make back pain simply “over” is too strong. For common, uncomplicated low-back pain, staying active and doing appropriate exercises can help, but the best movements vary from person to person. (nhs.uk) Try these gently, without forcing the movement: 1. 🧘 Knee-to-chest …
12 Things to Avoid or Be Careful With While Taking Amlodipine The viral-style headline is a little misleading. Amlodipine doesn’t require a long list of forbidden foods or activities, but there are several things worth avoiding or discussing with a doctor or pharmacist. (nhs.uk) Grapefruit and grapefruit juice — NHS guidance recommends avoiding them because …
What Is a “Normal” Blood Pressure at Each Age? A common mistake is believing that older adults are supposed to have high blood pressure. They aren’t. For adults, current American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology guidance uses the same basic blood-pressure categories across adulthood rather than assigning a different “normal” number to each age. (www.heart.org) …
🛏️ How to Clean Dirty Bed Pillows and Make Them Fresh Again Yellowing and unpleasant odors usually come from sweat, body oils, saliva, and moisture. You can often freshen washable pillows, but the safest method depends on the filling. 1. Check the care label first Polyester, cotton, and many down/feather pillows: often washable. Memory foam …
Magnesium + Blood Pressure or Heart Medicines: Which Ones Need Caution? The claim that magnesium “cancels out” or reduces the power of common heart medicines is exaggerated. Magnesium supplements can interact with some medicines, but the interaction depends on the specific drug. (ODS) 💊 Medicines to pay particular attention to 1. Diuretics (“water pills”) Examples …
9 Signs of Diabetes That May Be More Noticeable at Night There isn’t a special set of symptoms that occurs only at night, and many people with type 2 diabetes have few or no symptoms. However, high or low blood sugar can make certain problems more noticeable overnight. (NIDDK) 🌙 Possible nighttime clues Waking up …
