All articles tagged with #preventive care
Many everyday activities and habits, such as poor hand hygiene, not following medical advice, sedentary lifestyles, and neglecting symptoms, are more dangerous than people realize, emphasizing the importance of good health practices and awareness.
A common virus called adenovirus is causing widespread severe sore throats and other symptoms this season, with no specific treatment available, emphasizing the importance of rest, hydration, and good hygiene, while noting that severe cases should seek medical advice especially for vulnerable groups.
A group of medical professionals shared essential health tips, emphasizing the importance of fiber intake, advanced directives, regular screenings, handwashing, financial aid for medical bills, breathing exercises, avoiding smoking, regular exercise, magnesium supplementation, knowing your medical conditions, wound care, regular doctor visits, nutrition knowledge, avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, and advocating for healthcare reform.
Experts emphasize the importance of prompt care and proper management to prevent long-term damage from tendon injuries, which often result from overuse and may initially be silent. Early treatment, appropriate exercise timing, and preventive measures like warming up and good posture are crucial, while ongoing research explores regenerative therapies and innovative treatments to improve healing outcomes.
A 79-year-old woman with Lynch syndrome is uncertain about continuing colonoscopies due to her age and cardiac risks. Dr. Roach explains that the decision to stop screening depends on individual health and risk factors, noting her lifetime colon cancer risk is about 20%, but her risk decreases with age. Both risks are low, so stopping is reasonable if she prefers, but continuing is also acceptable.
During Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Dr. Keith Darrow and Hearing and Brain Centers of America promote proactive brain health strategies, including free assessments and resources, emphasizing the link between untreated hearing loss and increased dementia risk, and encouraging early intervention to improve quality of life and reduce future dementia cases.
Women tend to live longer than men due to genetic, behavioral, and biological factors. Men engage in riskier behaviors like smoking and neglect preventive health measures, which contribute to higher mortality rates. The study suggests that adopting some habits typical of women, such as regular doctor visits and healthier lifestyles, could help men narrow the longevity gap.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that over 99% of heart attacks and strokes are preceded by identifiable warning signs and risk factors, emphasizing the importance of early detection and lifestyle changes for prevention.
The article emphasizes the importance of knee health, especially as we age, and recommends simple, daily exercises like step-ups, squats, leg raises, calf raises, and sit-to-stand to strengthen the muscles supporting the knees, potentially delaying degeneration and reducing pain.
Eating a diet rich in antioxidants, low in sodium, phosphorus, and potassium, and including foods like blueberries, cauliflower, garlic, red bell peppers, olive oil, apples, grapes, salmon, and white rice can support kidney health and help prevent kidney disease. A balanced, kidney-friendly diet emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods and mindful protein intake to reduce organ strain and promote overall wellness.
A study suggests that increasing dietary fiber, especially inulin, may help restore gut-immune balance, support the gut-brain axis, and potentially reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, though human trials are needed.
A study from Tufts University highlights that nearly one in three young adults in the US skipped dental visits in the past year, mainly due to cost, lack of insurance, and social factors, emphasizing the urgent need to integrate dental care into overall health systems and address disparities to improve long-term health outcomes.
The article offers tips on how to avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room by being honest with doctors and providing complete information, as many ER visits are for various health issues that could potentially be managed differently if properly addressed beforehand.
Many healthy women without traditional risk factors can still suffer heart attacks and strokes; a blood test called hsCRP can help identify inflammation-related risk, and early intervention with lifestyle changes or statins may reduce this risk.
Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control warns cat owners about the highly contagious and potentially deadly feline panleukopenia virus, emphasizing the importance of vaccination. They are partnering with Humane Fort Wayne to offer low-cost, walk-in vaccines to help prevent the spread of this disease, which affects rapidly dividing cells in cats and can be fatal if not vaccinated against.