A-Fib Poses Big Risk for Women

The world's most common type of abnormal heart rhythm appears to pose a greater threat to women than men

Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Irregular Heart Beat May Pose Bigger Threat to Women The world's most common type of abnormal heart rhythm appears to pose a greater health threat to women than men, a new review suggests. Atrial fibrillation is a stronger risk factor for stroke, heart... Read more ...  News Anesthesia After 40 Not Linked to Mental Decline Later, Study Finds Receiving general anesthesia for surgery after age 40 doesn't appear to raise the risk for mild thinking and memory problems later in life, a new study finds. Mayo Clinic researchers followed... Read more ... Study Questions Use of Physical Therapy for Early Parkinson's Physical therapy might not benefit people with mild-to-moderate Parkinson's disease, a new study suggests. Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that interferes with the ability to do daily... Read more ... Could Implanted Sensor Revolutionize Brain Monitoring? Working with rats, researchers say they may have found a more efficient way to measure pressure and temperature inside the skull -- using a tiny, dissolvable sensor. The implant would transmit... Read more ... For Seniors, Poor Sleep May Mean Higher Stroke Risk, Study Suggests Poor sleep may raise seniors' risk of hardening of the brain arteries, and possibly contribute to the chances of a stroke, a new study suggests. Researchers examined the autopsied brains of 315... Read more ... Could Reducing Your Stress Levels Help You Lose Weight? Preliminary research may help explain how stress reduces your ability to lose weight. In tests with cells and mice, University of Florida researchers found that chronic stress triggers production of a... Read more ... Are We Programmed to Overeat in Winter? You can blame evolution for your tendency to overeat during the winter, and for the likely failure of your New Year's resolution to lose weight, researchers report. Humans developed a natural urge... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home