Exercise helps prevent bone fractures and falls
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Vitamin D supplements no longer are recommended to prevent falls for people 65 years or older, according to new guidelines by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF). Instead, the emphasis is on exercise. The new recommendations do not apply to people with increased risk for falls or a diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Curious about acupuncture?
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Phoenix, Arizona - Traditional Chinese medicine, including acupuncture, dates back more than 2,500 years. Acupuncture involves inserting thin, single-use, sterile needles through the skin to identify and correct imbalances within the body’s “energy” flow, called “qi” or “chi”. Acupuncture as a form of medical treatment has become more popular in the U.S. in recent decades, particularly as an adjunct to Western treatments or as part of an integrative system of care.
Chemotherapy nausea and vomiting: Prevention is best defense
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Scottsdale, Arizona - Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer. But in most cases, these side effects can be controlled with preventive medications and other measures.
Can I transmit the vaccine virus to others?
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Rochester, Minnesota - The virus that causes shingles - varicella-zoster virus - is also the virus that causes chickenpox. Your doctor's concern about your daughter and grandchildren may stem from reports of rare cases in which people with no immunity to chickenpox - meaning they've never had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine - have caught varicella-zoster virus from children recently vaccinated with the chickenpox vaccine.
How much calcium do you need?
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Rochester, Minnesota - Getting the right amount of calcium every day is important for keeping your bones healthy throughout your life. But what is the right amount? And when should you consider taking a calcium supplement?
Alcohol use: If you drink, keep it moderate
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Scottsdale, Arizona - It sounds like a mixed message: Drinking alcohol may offer some health benefits, especially for your heart. On the other hand, too much alcohol may increase your risk of health problems and damage your heart.
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