muscle strains Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ News Resources Fri, 05 Apr 2019 05:33:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Housecall: 7 strategies to prevent heart disease https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/housecall-7-strategies-to-prevent-heart-disease/ Mon, 18 Feb 2019 19:00:06 +0000 https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/?p=227442 THIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES Preventing heart disease: Do you have all the pieces in place? Almost half of U.S. adults have cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. And it's the leading cause of death in the U.S. But that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you cannot change […]

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]]> a red heart-shaped puzzle and a stethoscope on a rough wooden surfaceTHIS WEEK'S TOP STORIES
Preventing heart disease: Do you have all the pieces in place?
Almost half of U.S. adults have cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. And it's the leading cause of death in the U.S. But that doesn't mean you have to accept it as your fate. Although you cannot change some risk factors, such as family history, sex or age, there are some key heart disease prevention steps you can take to reduce your risk. You can avoid heart problems in the future by adopting a healthy lifestyle today. Here are seven heart disease prevention tips to get you started.

Laughter is powerful medicine
A good sense of humor can't cure all ailments, but data is mounting about the positive effects of laughter. From relieving stress to boosting your immune system and easing pain, laughter is powerful medicine. Learn more about the benefits of laughter and how to fire up your sense of humor.

EXPERT ANSWERS
Is hand swelling during exercise a concern?
Hand swelling during exercise is a fairly common problem. The cause isn't completely clear, but hand swelling appears to be a result of the way your body and blood vessels respond to the increased energy demands of your muscles during exercise. While there's no proven way to prevent or reduce most exercise-related hand swelling, there are some steps you can take to ease the discomfort. Learn more from Dr. Edward Laskowski, a Mayo Clinic physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist and co-director of the Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine Center.

Is phentermine a good option for weight loss?
Phentermine is an amphetaminelike prescription medication that suppresses appetite. It can help weight loss by decreasing your hunger or making you feel full longer. Although phentermine is one of the most commonly prescribed weight-loss medications, it isn't a good option if you have certain conditions, including heart disease and high blood pressure. Learn more from Dr. Meera Shah, a Mayo Clinic endocrinologist.

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HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
5 foods to lower your cholesterol
A few tweaks to your diet may be enough to lower your cholesterol to a healthy level and help you stay off medications. Consider adding these cholesterol-lowering foods to your diet:

  1. Oatmeal and oat bran
  2. Walnuts, almonds and other nuts
  3. Fish, especially mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines, albacore tuna and salmon
  4. Olive oil
  5. Foods fortified with plant sterols or stanols, such as margarines, orange juice and yogurt drinks

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]]> You’ve probably heard the saying, “The eyes are the window to the soul ...” But your eyes also may be a window to your overall health. Diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol all can be detected during an eye exam when an ophthalmologist examines the blood vessels and nerves in the retina, or back of the eye. Now there is evidence that changes in the eyes' blood vessels also may predict future brain health. A recent study, published in Neurology, shows small changes in the blood vessels within the eyes at age 60 also may help predict memory loss over the next two decades.

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. James Garrity, an ophthalmologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss how your eyes can predict your health. Also on the program, Dr. Christopher Camp, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, will discuss muscle strains and ligament sprains. And Dr. Paul Stadem, a recent Mayo Clinic School of Medicine graduate, will share what life is like for a medical student.

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]]> a close-up of an elderly woman's right eyeYou’ve probably heard the saying, “The eyes are the window to the soul ...” But your eyes also may be a window to your overall health. Diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol all can be detected during an eye exam when an ophthalmologist examines the blood vessels and nerves in the retina, or back of the eye. Now there is evidence that changes in the eyes' blood vessels also may predict future brain health. A recent study, published in Neurology, shows small changes in the blood vessels within the eyes at age 60 also may help predict memory loss over the next two decades.

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. James Garrity, an ophthalmologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss how your eyes can predict your health. Also on the program, Dr. Christopher Camp, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, will discuss muscle strains and ligament sprains. And Dr. Paul Stadem, a recent Mayo Clinic School of Medicine graduate, will share what life is like for a medical student.

To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area.

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On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. James Garrity, an ophthalmologist at Mayo Clinic, will discuss how your eyes can predict your health. Also on the program, Dr. Christopher Camp, an orthopedic surgeon at Mayo Clinic, will discuss muscle strains and ligament sprains. And Dr. Paul Stadem, a recent Mayo Clinic School of Medicine graduate, will share what life is like for a medical student.

To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area.

Miss the show?  Here's your Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

Use the hashtag #MayoClinicRadio, and tweet your questions.

Mayo Clinic Radio is on iHeartRadio.

Access archived shows or subscribe to the podcast.

Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

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