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Ask the Experts: Audiobooks and Cognition; Aspirin Therapy Confusion Persists; Pepto-Bismol Safety

May 23, 2024 · UHN Staff · Memory

I often listen to audiobooks while doing routine tasks. Is there any research into whether listening to books helps brain power in older age? Numerous studies have shown that a reading habit is associated with slower cognitive decline, but whether listening to a book makes a difference is an area … Read More

Explore Your Options For the Best Knee Pain Treatment

Apr 24, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

When knee pain gets in the way of things you have to do, such as grocery shopping, or things you like to do, such as taking walks with your grandchildren or dog, it may be time to consider treatment options so you can regain comfort and mobility. In healthy knees, … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Dietary Choices for Headache Relief; Gum Disease Risk Factors

Apr 24, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Memory

I’ve had a long history of severe headaches that I’ve managed with over-the-counter pain relievers. I’d like to reduce my use of acetaminophen and NSAIDs. Is there a diet that helps reduce the frequency or intensity of headaches? While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for relieving headaches through diet, certain dietary … Read More

How to Cope with Chronic Pain

Mar 21, 2024 · Orli R. Etingin, M.D. · Memory

Living with chronic pain, especially if it’s severe, can deeply affect your feelings and mood. Studies have found that older women experiencing pain are more likely to feel anxious, sad, or depressed. If you are dealing with the emotional side of chronic pain—or have in the past—it’s important to know … Read More

Take Steps to Improve Quality of Life by Managing the Emotional Side of Pain

Mar 21, 2024 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

Arthritis, migraine headaches, back pain, neuropathy, and so many more conditions fall into the category of chronic pain, which is the term used to describe pain that lasts beyond the typical time it takes for an illness or injury to heal. The physical symptoms of pain get most of the … Read More

Apps May Help You Predict When Migraine Attacks Are About to Occur

Mar 21, 2024 · UHN Staff · Memory

If you struggle with migraine headaches, you may know moments before one hits that you’re in for another painful and uncomfortable episode of head pain and other symptoms. Your own warning system may not always allow you to take medications or get to an environment that may ease your symptoms … Read More

Arthritis a Problem for Many Older Adults

Mar 21, 2024 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Everybody gets joint pain from time to time, but if you are experiencing constant joint pain that impacts your mobility, function, and quality of life, it’s possible you may have arthritis— according to recent research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five U.S. adults suffer … Read More

Why Should We Focus on Drinking Enough Water?

Mar 21, 2024 · UHN Staff · Memory

Do you drink enough water each day? If not, your overall health may be taking a toll. And why is drinking water important? Drinking water regularly can help you to lose weight, think better, be in a better mood, prevent disease, and more. Why Our Bodies Need Water. How much … Read More

Steroids for Pain

Feb 27, 2024 · UHN Staff · Memory

Q: I hurt my back while gardening and was prescribed steroids for the pain. I feel leery about taking steroid medications. Aren’t they dangerous? A: The word steroid can refer to different substances. Anabolic steroids are lab-made versions of testosterone that some people use illegally to increase their muscle mass and … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Kava

Feb 27, 2024 · Kristen N. Smith, PhD, RDN, LD · Memory

Overview. Kava is a compound (extracted from a plant member of the pepper family called Piper methysticum) native to islands of the western Pacific. The root of the plant is emulsified into a beverage or it can be dried and incorporated into dietary supplement form. Kava may also be called … Read More

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