
Healthy aging: 7 tips to improve your memory
Do you forget where you left your keys or glasses, or the name of your favorite coffee shop barista? Everyone forgets things occasionally, and, while there are no guarantees when it comes to preventing memory loss or dementia, certain activities might help sharpen your memory.
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Fitness: 7 tips for staying motivated
If you're less driven to hit the gym lately, don't despair. Many people start fitness programs but don't follow through when they get bored or results come too slowly. See how making fitness fun and using rewards may help you get back on track.
Nephrectomy: An overview
Nephrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove all or part of a kidney. A nephrectomy may be performed to treat kidney cancer or remove a damaged or diseased kidney. Learn more about how and why a nephrectomy is performed.
Inflammatory bowel disease and colon cancer: How often do you need screening?
While inflammatory bowel disease doesn't necessarily lead to colon cancer, in some cases, it might increase the risk. Learn about common colon cancer screenings, when to have them and what might be right for you.
Managing hot flashes with lifestyle changes
Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth, which usually are most intense over the face, neck and chest. Hot flashes most commonly are due to menopause and are the most common symptom of the menopausal transition. If your hot flashes are mild, you may be able to manage them with these lifestyle changes.
In the fall of 2020, Gary McCracken noticed a swollen lymph node near the upper left side of his neck. He initially didn't think much ...
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When David Elder’s back started to hurt in the fall of 2022, he thought his recurrent spasms had returned. But when medication didn’t help like ...