How Much Is OK? It’s clear that Americans have a taste for salt, but salt plays a role in high blood pressure. Everyone, including kids, should reduce their sodium intake to less than 2,300 milligrams per day (about one teaspoon of salt). Adults age 51 and older,...
Gerontology and Geriatrics: What’s the Difference? Gerontology is the comprehensive study of aging and the challenges facing older adults. Many people confuse gerontology with geriatrics. Whereas geriatrics focuses strictly on the medical conditions and diseases of...
How to Clean Your Ears – Safely Cleaning your ears so9unds like a no-brainer, right? But you can injure your ear canal or eardrum if you don’t do it correctly. Here’s how to do it safely: Wipe the outer ear with a washcloth. Do not put anything into your ear...
Keep Them Healthy Recent studies indicate that 26 million American adults suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD) and that the number is likely to rise unless Americans get serious about prevention. Primary risks include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure,...
Know the Facts Blood pressure is the force of blood against your artery walls as it circulates through your body. Blood pressure normally rises and falls throughout the day, but it can cause health problems if it stays high for a long time. High blood pressure can...
Milk Allergy in Children In children, an allergy to cow’s milk can cause abdominal pain, hives and eczema. These symptoms are typically associated with IgE antibodies to milk. Because abdominal pain is also a symptom of lactose intolerance, only your healthcare...
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