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Neck pain: Core exercises can help
Neck aches are often the result of wear and tear, poor posture, and weak core muscles. Image: Thinkstock |
Better support for your spine is key in avoiding neck ache.
Pelvic organ prolapse: You're not alone
Exchanging information with friends is one way to remove the stigma of pelvic organ prolapse. Image: Thinkstock |
Few women realize how common pelvic prolapse is—and how easily treated. Here are five things you should know.
Safe exercise: Know the warning signs of pushing too hard
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Chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath mean you should back off and call your doctor.
Sore back? Try a massage
Massage can be a helpful add-on to conventional medical care for back pain. Images: Thinkstock |
It can reduce discomfort and get you back on your feet faster.
Common pain relievers add bleeding risk to afib treatment
The abnormal heart rhythms from atrial fibrillation (afib) can form clots that, in turn, trigger strokes. To prevent that, people with afib take a blood-thinning medication to prevent clotting. But also taking common over-the-counter painkillers can block clotting too much and lead to dangerous bleeding, according to a study in Annals of Internal Medicine.
Danish researchers examined health records of more than 150,000 people with afib. A third of them had also been prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve). These common pain relievers interfere with the body's natural clotting function. Paradoxically, some NSAIDs have also been linked to higher risk of thromboembolism, or a clot that forms in the body and travel to the lungs, brain, or elsewhere.
Recent Articles
An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation
How to treat spider bites and when you need to see your doctor
Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness — and may even lengthen lives
Skin care for aging skin: Minimizing age spots, wrinkles, and undereye bags
Medicare versus Medicaid: Key differences
Prostate cancer: Short-course radiation as effective as longer-term treatments
Lost a tooth? What to know about dental implants
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Evidence-based uses and unproven claims
Gatorade. Liquid IV. Do you need extra electrolytes?
Sexual violence can cast a long shadow on health
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