Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions

Potentially serious drug interactions are a daily threat to seniors
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How Older People Can Head Off Dangerous Drug Interactions

Potentially serious drug interactions are a daily threat to older people who take multiple medications and supplements, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. One drug can affect the...
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Exercise Speeds Seniors' Recovery From Disability

Elderly adults who regularly exercise are less likely to suffer a disability -- and if they do, they tend to recover faster, a new clinical trial finds. Researchers found that when they got sedentary...
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'Spare Tire' May Be Tougher on Your Heart Than 'Love Handles'

Belly fat -- especially hidden fat deep in the gut -- may indicate increased risk for heart disease, a new study suggests. The six-year study of more than 1,000 adults found people with a 'spare...
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'Medical Tattoos' Help Hide Surgical Scars

Patients with unsightly scars from cancer surgeries may benefit from 'medical tattoos' that can help restore some of the skin's natural appearance, Dutch researchers report. The researchers...
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Do Open Floor Plans Invite Overeating?

Open-concept living spaces are all the rage right now, but new research suggests that such easy access to the kitchen may lead to overeating. 'Open kitchen-dining area floor plans remove...
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 Drugs and Medications

Sectral (acebutolol)

Sectral is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure and arrhythmias. It also is used to treat chest pain due to coronary artery disease (angina) in which the supply of blood...
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