Will Soda Hydrate You when Flying to Prevent a DVT?
A vascular surgeon comments about drinking soda on an airplane for hydration to help prevent a deep vein thrombosis. […]
Treadmill Workout for the Very Plus Size: Don’t Hold On
If you’re very plus size and trying to achieve goals by walking on a treadmill, did you know that holding on will interfere with your goals? […]
Why Overweight Kids SHOULD Be Put on a Diet
Many influencers proclaim that “no child should ever be put on a diet.” Some even call this abuse. They believe children should be allowed to eat whatever and how much they want. […]
Is It Possible to Overdo Walking on a Treadmill Desk?
How much is too much walking on a treadmill desk? Studies are mounting that excessive sitting throughout the day is bad for one’s health. It seems as though the perfect solution is the treadmill desk, [...]
Strength Training vs. Cardio Exercise for Low Back Pain
Which is better for low back pain: working out with weights or doing cardio exercise? Low back pain is America's No. 1 nonfatal health problem. Training with weights is superior to aerobic exercise for the [...]
How Effective Is a Humidifier for Sinusitis?
A humidifier is often recommended to people who suffer from sinusitis. But how effective is a humidifier for the relief of sinusitis symptoms? Symptoms include tenderness and pain around the eyes; nasal congestion; ear pain; [...]
Joint Aches from Microscopic Colitis: Should You Work Out?
If you have an extra-intestinal symptom of microscopic colitis—notably, the joint aches—here is your information about exercise. Though not a leading symptom of microscopic colitis, joint aches definitely do make the list of symptoms. My [...]
Is a Treadmill Desk for Computer Work Good Cardio Exercise?
How does the consistent use of a treadmill desk stack up against typical cardio or aerobics workouts? The treadmill desk is gaining momentum as a means of getting healthier and lowering the risk of various [...]
One Ear Hurts Only when Burping: Logical Cause
If one ear suddenly hurts only when you burp, the cause may NOT be related to the Eustachian tube. […]
What Should People with Diabetes Eat After Cardio Exercise?
If you have diabetes and engage in cardio exercise, perhaps you’ve been wondering what you should eat, and what you shouldn’t, right afterward. […]
Is It Normal to Spot One Week Before Your Period Starts?
Is it really normal to spot one week before your period starts, or is this more likely the sign of disease such as cancer or fibroids? […]
Loose Skin Under Eye after Blepharoplasty: Surgeon’s Solution
Is the skin under your eye loose and saggy following eyelid surgery? This certainly doesn’t look good. But something CAN be done about it, says a plastic surgeon. […]
When an Oral Appliance May Work Better for Severe Sleep Apnea
There is a specific circumstance under which an oral appliance can actually work better than CPAP for the patient with severe obstructive sleep apnea. […]
Is an Oral Appliance Safer than CPAP for Sleep Apnea?
Can your dentist customize an oral appliance to treat your obstructive sleep apnea that’s a lot safer than a CPAP machine? […]
Why Are So Many DVT’s Missed After Surgery?
It is alarming just how many DVTs (blood clots) are missed in a patient following surgery. But why does this happen? […]
The One Exercise that’ll Empower Depressed Obese Women
Stop worrying about bikinis if you’re obese and depressed. Instead, boost your spirits by doing just one exercise — one that’s safe for your joints. […]
Can MRI Be Used for Chronic Subdural Hematoma Follow-up?
The MRI is safer than the CT scan (no radiation), so why isn’t this routinely used to follow up on a chronic subdural hematoma? […]
Can a Surgeon’s Mistake Cause a Failed Knee Replacement?
How often or likely is a loosened knee replacement the result of an error by the surgeon? […]
Is It Okay to Eat a Lot of Junk Food if You’re on a Statin?
Are you now on a statin drug and wonder if it’s okay to indulge in a lot of your favorite junk foods? Will a statin undo the harm of all that sugar and fat? [...]
Why Protein at Every Meal Is Necessary for Muscle Growth
If you want to build muscle, it’s not just the total daily protein intake that matters, but how it’s distributed throughout the day. […]
How to Overcome Feeling Old and Weak and Rid Body Aches
Feeling old, tired and weak lately? Does your body ache and feel depressed? Here are solutions, even if you’re over 60. […]
Women Who Sleep Poorly and the Risk for Heart Attack
If you’re a woman who struggles with poor sleep or insomnia, this may mean you’re at high risk for a heart attack. […]
One Great Exercise for Fall Prevention You Can Do Anywhere
If you’re older and worried about taking a bad fall, there’s just one exercise for fall prevention you can do anywhere, says Barbara Bergin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at and co-founder of Texas Orthopedics, Sports & [...]
Really Hungry All the Time but Normal Test Results?
Are you raging hungry all the time even if you don’t exercise much, yet your doctor can’t figure out why? And all your tests are normal! […]
Surgery vs. Acupuncture for Knee Pain Osteoarthritis
Just how well can acupuncture work to snuff out the pain of osteoarthritis of the knee? This common condition afflicts millions of Americans and can be quite disabling. […]
How Safe Are Blood Thinners After Joint Replacement Surgery?
Just how safe or potentially dangerous are the potent blood thinners for joint replacement surgery? There’s something you need to first consider about these important drugs. […]
Hip Fracture Is a Major Death Risk in People Over 65
It’s not the actual broken bone itself that kills a hip fracture patient. The high death rate is caused by the ripple effect that a broken hip generates. […]
How Many Days After Hip Replacement Does Death Risk Last?
Are you scheduled for hip replacement surgery and wondering how many days the mortality risk is after the procedure? […]
How Can Hip Replacement Surgery Lead to a Stroke?
Here’s a thorough explanation for how a hip replacement surgery can lead to a stroke, described by an orthopedic surgeon. […]
Can Obesity in Your Child Cause High Blood Pressure?
If your child is overweight, this is more than a matter of self-esteem. It's a matter of high blood pressure. Even if an obese child can play tag, jump on a trampoline and ride a [...]
Does Coumadin (Warfarin) Prevent DVT 100% of the Time?
Can Coumadin (Warfarin) prevent DVT’s 100% of the time or can these dangerous blood clots still form and go to the lungs and become life-threatening? […]
How Is a Blood Clot in Children Diagnosed?
Children can get blood clots called deep vein thromboses. These are emergencies and need prompt treatment. How are they diagnosed? […]
Does a Large DVT Always Cause Symptoms?
Can you actually have a large blood clot (DVT) growing inside you yet not have any symptoms at all? When a DVT causes symptoms, they typically are calf pain or cramping, swelling in the affected [...]
Best Way to Prevent Blood Clots when on Birth Control
Blood clots are life-threatening and can result from using birth control pills. Here is the best way to help prevent these DVT's from forming. A woman who takes estrogen-based birth control needs to be aware [...]
Can Chronic Heart Failure Be Missed by an MRA?
Is it possible for a magnetic resonance angiogram (MRA) to miss detecting chronic heart failure? The MR angiogram is typically used to measure the function of one's heart. An MR angiogram is a type of [...]
Why the Pain All Over Your Body Gets Worse with Depression
Have you noticed that depression makes the pains in your body worse? This is especially true if your body often hurts all over. […]
How Long Can Your Zero Calcium Score Last Before It Goes Up?
You’ve just learned your calcium score is zero, so now it’s time to learn how to keep it at zero. How long can it last before it might go up? […]
MUST You Have General Anesthesia for Herniated Disc Surgery?
Are you facing surgery for a herniated disc and are fearful of general anesthesia? Can this procedure be done under regional or even local? […]
Physical Therapy for Disc Herniation Causing Pain? Solutions
Physical therapy for a herniated disc can hurt like mad, so here is what you should do if you dread the PT. […]
People at Gyms Wiping Down Barbells but not the Plates?
Have you noticed that when someone wipes down a barbell they just used, they never wipe down the plates? […]
