Dizziness or lightheadedness when standing occurs in about 15 to 20 percent of older adults. It is more common in people with comorbidities, especially high blood pressure, and in people living in long-term care facilities. Many falls can be caused by dizziness when standing. Older adults should avoid standing for long periods of time. The …
Enjoying a glass of wine or a pint of beer is a common pleasure for many, but the association between alcohol consumption and joint pain is less widely recognized. While the occasional drink is unlikely to cause lasting harm, regular or excessive alcohol intake can lead to uncomfortable symptoms, including aches and pains in various …
Alcohol is a popular social lubricant, a way to unwind after a long day, and an important part of many cultures around the world. While moderate alcohol consumption may not pose a significant health risk to most people, some individuals experience a mysterious and unpleasant phenomenon that brings us to the discussion of joint pain …
Arthritis is one of the most common medical conditions affecting millions of people worldwide, especially middle-aged adults. It causes inflammation in the joints, leading to discomfort, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Various factors, such as genetics, aging, injury, and lifestyle, can influence the development of arthritis in patients. As such, preventing arthritis is important to maintaining …
People with arthritis can experience sleep disturbances. Pain-related insomnia is a big problem for people with arthritis. Up to 80 percent of people will have trouble falling asleep and/or staying asleep, and that’s true for people with osteoarthritis or other types of arthritis. The reason people with arthritis are more likely to have sleep problems …
Arthritis occurs when joints become inflamed, or in the case of osteoarthritis, when the cartilage that cushions them wears away and causes the bones in the joint to rub against each other. Arthritis is often a natural result of aging, but it can also be the result of a congenital defect or injury. Joint pain …
Cholesterol is a type of fat that your body produces and can also be found in food. Cholesterol is generally divided into two types, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL). HDL cholesterol is known as good cholesterol, because HDL helps remove cholesterol from your arteries by taking it back to your liver for processing. …
High cholesterol is a silent threat to your heart and overall health, often introduced through the foods we eat. While some cholesterol is necessary for the body, consuming the wrong types of fats and foods can cause cholesterol levels to skyrocket. Fried foods are high in saturated and trans fats, which promote plaque buildup in …
Cholesterol is a fat-like, waxy substance that your body uses to build cells and make hormones and vitamin D. Cholesterol travels throughout your body through your bloodstream. You get cholesterol from the foods you eat and your liver, which makes cholesterol. Your total cholesterol is made up of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) and high-density lipoprotein (HDL). …
Cholesterol is a fat found in the body. It occurs naturally in the body, but we also get extra cholesterol from the foods we eat. Cholesterol travels through the blood by binding to proteins called lipoproteins. When you hear your health care provider talk about cholesterol, they are referring to bad cholesterol, also known as …
