Glaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve because of increased pressure on the eye, affects nearly 60 million people worldwide. The condition, which can be treated though not reversed, is one of the leading causes of vision loss. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), it’s long been thought that lifestyle choices don’t… Continue reading 10 Tips to Reduce Your Chance of Losing Vision from the Most Common Cause of Blindness
Tag: risk
It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Editor’s note: News about the current flu season isn’t encouraging: It’s common in every state except Hawaii. But even in mid-January 2018, it’s not too late to protect yourself. Experts from the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) share why the vaccine is so important: Haven’t had your flu shot yet? It’s not too late.… Continue reading It’s Not Too Late to Get Your Flu Shot
Hair Loss and Uterine Fibroids
African-American women with a common pattern of hair loss have an increased chance of developing uterine fibroids, according to new research from Johns Hopkins. The conclusion was based on a study of medical records gathered on hundreds of thousands of African-American women. In a report on the study, which was published in JAMA Dermatology, the… Continue reading Hair Loss and Uterine Fibroids
Erectile Dysfunction and Younger Men
Although erectile dysfunction has long been associated with cardiovascular disease, doctors have not paid enough attention to ED in younger men, according to a new study. The research was published in the journal Vascular Medicine. Risk factors for erectile dysfunction and CV disease are similar – including older age, smoking, obesity, and diabetes, among others.… Continue reading Erectile Dysfunction and Younger Men
Estrogen Therapy May Help Protect Against Glaucoma
Women who took estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy after ovary removal had a lower risk of developing glaucoma, according to research presented in November at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The study, conducted at Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, and the University of California, San Francisco, appears to… Continue reading Estrogen Therapy May Help Protect Against Glaucoma
Five Steps to Reducing Your Diabetes Risk
Each year, 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. To help reduce the probability of becoming part of that statistic, the health experts at Envolve, an integrated healthcare solutions company, hare five easy lifestyle changes you can make to decrease your risk of developing diabetes. Eat A Rainbow. Experts recommend filling half of your plate with… Continue reading Five Steps to Reducing Your Diabetes Risk
New Guidelines Expand Definition of High Blood Pressure
Experts are resetting the numbers indicating high blood pressure, and that means that 46 percent of U.S. adults now are identified as having the condition, compared with 32 percent under the previous definition. Those guidelines, released Monday, Nov. 14, by the American Heart Association (AHA), also redefine the condition and provide tactics for doctors to… Continue reading New Guidelines Expand Definition of High Blood Pressure
Diabetes Patients at Higher Risk for Post-Operative Cognitive Disorder
Older patients with diabetes may be at a substantially higher risk of developing postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) than those who aren’t diabetic, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2017 annual meeting. “With POCD, a patient’s mental ability declines after surgery, compared to their cognitive performance before surgery, resulting not only in increased complications… Continue reading Diabetes Patients at Higher Risk for Post-Operative Cognitive Disorder
Statin Use Linked to Diabetes Risk
Long term use of statins to lower blood fats and stave off cardiovascular disease is associated with a 30 per cent heightened risk of developing type 2 diabetes in susceptible individuals, according to a large study published in the online journal BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care. The researchers based their findings on 3,234 participants… Continue reading Statin Use Linked to Diabetes Risk
Poor Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Dementia Risk
A poor sense of smell appears to be linked in elderly adults to the risk of dementia, new research shows. The long-term study of nearly 3,000 adults, aged 57 to 85, found that those who could not identify at least four out of five common odors were more than twice as likely as those with… Continue reading Poor Sense of Smell May Be Linked to Dementia Risk
Stopping Aspirin Therapy Can Be Dangerous: Study
Editor’s Note: Here, from the American Heart Association, an update on aspirin therapy and why it may be risky to quit it: Stopping long-term, low-dose aspirin therapy may increase your risk of suffering a cardiovascular event, according to new research in the American Heart Association’s journal Circulation. Aspirin, taken in low doses, is used to… Continue reading Stopping Aspirin Therapy Can Be Dangerous: Study
New Method Forecasts Which Long-Term Care Patients Are at Risk of Fracture
A new way to predict the risk of falls in long-term care patients has been developed by researchers. The study on the assessment method, titled “Fracture Risk Assessment in Long-term Care (FRAiL)” was published Aug. 31 in the Journal of Gerontology Medical Science. The FRAiL model was developed by researchers from Hebrew SeniorLife’s Institute for… Continue reading New Method Forecasts Which Long-Term Care Patients Are at Risk of Fracture
A New Way to Help Diabetes Patients
Researchers have developed a method of identifying those diabetes patients who are at most risk for being admitted to an emergency room or hospital because of very low blood sugar. The results of the research, led by investigators from Kaiser Permanente, was published in JAMA Internal Medicine in August 2017. Advances in care and improved… Continue reading A New Way to Help Diabetes Patients
Stress, Your Brain – and The Risk of Heart Disease
The brain may have a distinctive activity pattern during stressful events that predicts bodily reactions, such as rises in blood pressure that increase risk for cardiovascular disease, according to new proof-of-concept research in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the Open Access Journal of the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. The new research, the… Continue reading Stress, Your Brain – and The Risk of Heart Disease
Stay Safe While Jogging
Jogging is a great way to stay fit, but you also need to be aware of your surroundings to avoid attackers and other hazards. Here, from defense expert Steve Kardian, are tips to help you avoid dangerous situations: Know Your Route. Being familiar with your route will help you identify abnormalities or deviations in what… Continue reading Stay Safe While Jogging
New Hepatitis C Infections Have Tripled over The Past Five Years
Editor’s Note: Hepatitis C is a potentially deadly viral infection, and the majority of deaths occur in people 55 and older. A simple hepatitis C test can tell whether you have contracted it. Risk factors include: receiving a blood transfusion before 1992; sharing needles or getting a tattoo in unsanitary conditions; and having multiple sexual… Continue reading New Hepatitis C Infections Have Tripled over The Past Five Years
A New View of Diabetes Management
Heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide and exacerbated by type 2 diabetes, yet diabetes treatment regimens tend to focus primarily on blood sugar maintenance. Researchers now say that this usual approach to type 2 diabetes management can cause patients to be at risk for heart attack and stroke. Results from four recent… Continue reading A New View of Diabetes Management
Some Heart Medications May Increase Risk of Falls
Older adults who take non-selective beta-blockers, a class of cardiovascular medication, may be at higher risk of falling compared with people using selective beta-blockers, according to new research. These two kinds of drugs are already known to differ by their receptor binding properties and their systemic effects on the body. In the analysis of data… Continue reading Some Heart Medications May Increase Risk of Falls