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10 Embarrassing Problems You Don’t Want to Tell Your Doctor, But Should U.S. News and World Reports- Talking about private health issues is part of going to the doctor. Some health concerns, however, feel a lot more personal than others. But whether it’s a sexual problem, hidden rash or body odor, or a debilitating emotional issue, don’t let embarrassment keep you from seeking relief. Here, in no particular order, are 10 sensitive health problems you can discuss with a hea...Continue reading

Vitamins and Supplements for Athletes? Only in Special Cases Bert R. Mandelbaum, MD, DHL Nothing Replaces a Balanced Diet One point I make in these conversations is that vitamins are extraneous for most people who eat a balanced diet. A good example is eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid. In the late 1970s, researchers studied Inuit who were eating only fish and had little incidence of cardiac disease.[8]...Continue reading

10 Things You Need to Know About Medicare Maximizing Medicare Medicare pays for much of the cost of hospital stays and doctor’s office visits for people ages 65 and older. This 50-year-old government health insurance program has also more recently added preventive care and prescription drugs to its covered services. Here's how Medicare beneficiaries can make the most of the program. What's covered. Hospital care is covered by Medicare Part A. Medicare Part B is medical insura...Continue reading

The Surprising Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease When it comes to Alzheimer’s prevention, most women focus on doing brain games and eating generous doses of omega-3 fatty acids (avocado, anyone?). But mounting evidence shows that they also need to pay more attention to their blood sugar levels. According to new research published in Diabetologia, if left untreated, insulin resistance, which results in excessively high blood sugar levels, may be one of the f...Continue reading

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON WORLD ARTHRITIS DAY RMD(Rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases) facts RMDs are commonly classified into inflammatory and non-inflammatory types: ...Continue reading

Flu Shots as a Corporate Wellness Strategy Posted: 09/24/2015 5:31 pm EDT Updated: 09/24/2015 5:59 pm EDT Flu season is just around the corner. During this season, 5-20% of our population will contract influenza. The widespread nature of the flu costs businesses 111 million workdays, or $7 billion worth of sick days and lost productivity. Flu season can definitely be considered a corporate concern....Continue reading

What Every Woman Must Know About Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer is the eighth most common cancer, and fifth-leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. The good news: If treated early, the 5-year survival rate is about 93%. But survival rates drop steeply as the disease progresses. In honor of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we’re sharing the top 5 things every woman needs to know about this disease. 1. Symptoms tend to whisper Ovarian cancer is difficult to detect in its ...Continue reading

CDC says your heart may be decades 'older' than you are, putting you at risk Liz Szabo, USA TODAY2:16 p.m. EDT September 1, 2015 (Photo: fivepointsix, Getty Images/iStockphoto) 4COMMENTEMAIL...Continue reading

Supplements Don’t Fight Cognitive Decline, N.I.H. Study Says By RONI CARYN RABIN AUGUST 31, 2015 3:15 PM August 31, 2015 3:15 pm 22 Comments... Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are often marketed to promote brain health. But one study to test these supplements has found no evidence that the pills stave off cognitive decline in older people. The study, conducted by the National Institutes of Health, randomly assigned participants to take a lutein/zeaxanthin supplement, a supplement of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids with docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EHA), both or a placebo. The study recruited more than 3,500 subjects with an average age of 73. Researchers evaluated the subjects’ cognitive function when they enrolled and then every two years. At the end of the study, the researchers did not find any differences among groups that had taken supplements and the placebo group. Contrary to popular belief, we didn’t see any benefit, said Dr.Emily Chew, the deputy director of the Division of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications at the N.I.H. and the lead author of the study, published in JAMA. Observational studies have shown that people who eat diets rich in fish and antioxidants have better brain health, but they only prove an association, not a cause-and-effect relationship. In the latest study, it is not known whether longer use of the supplements or use in younger test subjects would have shown a benefit.

Hepatitis C: A Quiet Killer Helpful? Here’s the thing about the symptoms of hepatitis C: There usually aren’t any. Many people who have the viruswhich causes inflammation that can destroy the liver or even cause cancerdon’t know they’re infected for 20, 30 years or more. All that time, the virus slowly, quietly attacks its host, only becoming known once it’s caused serious, permanent damage.... But that’s getting ahead. Let’s back up for a minute and talk about how hep C progresses, and how it’s detected. Warning Signs of a New Infection In nearly all cases, people get hep C by contacting the blood of an infected personsuch as through a contaminated needle, tattoo or piercing instrument, or much less commonly, during sex. About one to three months later, 20-30% of people develop flu-like symptoms, as the virus tries to establish itself in the body and the immune system fights it. Those symptoms are usually mild and vague, and it can be easy to confuse them with other problems. They can include: Fever Fatigue Poor appetite Upset stomach Abdominal pain Muscle or joint pains Jaundice (yellow skin and eyes) Dark-colored urine These symptoms may last up to six months. In some people, the immune system wins the battle and clears the infection completely. However, for 75-85%, the virus persists, and the disease becomes chronic. Hep C Complications Chronic hep C usually lasts a lifetime. In this phase, the virus goes silent, usually causing no symptoms at all, though people can still transmit it to others. If the disease is detected, it’s often by accident, when routine blood tests happen to find changes in liver function. However, even those liver tests may be normal at times. Without treatment, after 20 to 30 years, people may develop cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver -- a type of damage that's irreversible. Cirrhosis can cause weakness, fatigue, itching skin and weight loss. As the liver fails, people may notice that they bleed or bruise easily, have swelling in their legs or abdomen and have spider-like blood vessels on their skin. They may also have jaundice and be more sensitive to medications, or could develop diabetes. In very severe cases, people may have mental problems, such as confusion, trouble concentrating, memory loss and personality changes. They can become difficult to wake, or even fall into a coma. Should You Be Tested? Because these serious problems are often the first sign of the disease, people who are at risk shouldn’t hope for a lucky diagnosis or wait until they feel sick to get tested. Doctors can detect the virus with simple blood tests. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that you talk to your doctor about being tested if you: Were born between 1945 and 1965 Use or have ever used injection drugs Received a blood transfusion before July 1992 Have abnormal liver tests or liver disease Are infected with HIV

FLU SHOTS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING SEPTEMBER 16th. PLEASE SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO RECEIVE YOUR VACCINE. Who should get the flu shot? An annual flu shot is recommended for anyone who wants to reduce his or her chances of getting the flu. The flu shot is highly recommended for certain high-risk individuals who are more prone to flu complications, such as pneumonia. Those at risk for complications include people 65 or older, people with chronic medical ...conditions (such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease), pregnant women, and young children. People who should get vaccinated each year are: All children 6 months to 18 years old People 50 years or older Women who will be pregnant during the flu season People who live in nursing homes Adults with chronic heart or lung conditions, including asthma, or with any condition that weakens the immune system Household contacts and caregivers of any children younger than 6 months of age (these children are too young to receive the flu vaccine) Any person in close contact with someone in a high-risk group, such as health care workers and household contacts See more