Medicine Documents
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15 Cancer Symptoms Women Shouldn't Ignore
Women's bodies are always changing. Sometimes changes that seem normal can be signs of cancer, though.
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Tips for Lowering Your Cholesterol
Simple Steps to Lower Cholesterol
Has your doctor said you have high cholesterol? Then you know you need to change your diet and lifestyle to lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Even if your doctor prescribed a cholesterol drug to bring levels down, you'll still need to change your diet and become more active for heart health. These simple tips can help you keep cholesterol levels in check. -
Seeing Your Own Clogged Arteries Can Spur Change
Group shown images more likely to stop smoking, eat healthier foods and take meds, study found
Seeing images of their narrowed heart arteries may convince some heart disease patients to adopt a healthier lifestyle and take prescribed medications, a new study suggests. -
Healing Through Humor
Laugh your way to better health
You're lying in bed with some kind of health problem, taking medicine and maybe getting some kind of treatment or therapy—and feeling pretty down. Or maybe you're taking care of someone who's ill, and it's wearing you out. Sometimes life can feel pretty overwhelming. This might seem like a crazy idea, but now's the time for you to laugh. -
Alcohol and Medication Interactions
Alcohol often has harmful interactions with prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and even some herbal remedies. Alcohol interactions with medications may cause problems such as:
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Hypertension
Hypertension and Race
African-Americans are more likely to develop hypertension -- and to develop it at a younger age. Genetic research suggests that African-Americans seem to be more sensitive to salt. Diet and excessive weight can play a role, as well. -
A Visual Guide to High Blood Pressure
What Is Hypertension?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that will catch up with most people who live into older age. Blood pressure is the force of blood pressing against the walls of the arteries. When it's too high, it raises the heart's workload and can cause serious damage to the arteries. Over time, uncontrolled high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney disease. -
5 Heart Rate Myths Debunked
It's normal to wonder if your heart is ticking just right. Sometimes you may think it beats too slowly. Or you might worry it's racing too fast. The truth is, there's a lot you've heard about your pulse that's flat out wrong. It's time to set the record straight.
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Quitting Tobacco: Help for the First Hard Days
Sip Cold Water and Eat Small Meals
Sipping cold water through a straw can help replace the act of sucking on a cigarette. It also releases dopamine, a feel-good brain chemical that can help ease bad moods, research shows.
Eating small meals can also help you get past the urge to smoke. Choose lean, healthy foods to avoid weight gain. -
6 Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore
Most aches and pains aren't a sign of something serious, but certain symptoms should be checked out. See a doctor if you feel any of these things:
