Thursday, May 11, 2017

Do Painkillers Up Heart Attack Risk?

Commonly used painkillers might increase your risk for heart attack
Thursday, May 11, 2017       
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Common Painkillers Tied to Slight Rise in Heart Attack Risk

Commonly used painkillers such as Motrin, Advil and Aleve might increase your risk for heart attack, even in the first week of use, a new study suggests. Overall, these drugs and others...
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Medicaid Patients Wait Longer at Doctor's Office

Most people have found themselves twiddling their thumbs while waiting too long to see a doctor, but new research suggests that scenario is more likely if you are on Medicaid. It appears...
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Got 10 Minutes to Spare?

If you're looking for big fitness results in a small amount of time, a twist on high-intensity interval training just might fit the bill. It also should fit into most anyone's busy...
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Thin People Not More Prone to Alzheimer's, Study Finds

A study of nearly 100,000 people overturns the notion that being thin somehow raises a person's odds for Alzheimer's disease. Instead, the Danish research suggests, people with...
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7 Common Exercise Errors

Are you sabotaging your exercise goals? Avoid these common mistakes. Mistake No. 1: Not keeping an exercise chart or journal. A record tells you how far you've come and when it's time...
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Health Tip: Make Food More Flavorful

Low-calorie dishes don't have to be bland and boring. You just have to know how to season them with flavor, as opposed to fat. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics suggests...
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 Drugs and Medications
Tramadol vs. Hydrocodone

What is the difference between tramadol and hydrocodone? Tramadol (Ultram) and hydrocodone (Zohydro ER) are both prescription opiates and narcotics for pain, though tramadol...
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