In the Know: Get the Slumber You Need Tonight!
If you’re not getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night (millions of us aren’t), you need to zero in on why this is happening and what you can do about it.
Some nights you feel like you never close your eyes. Or you fall asleep just fine, but then wake up and watch the clock. If this sounds familiar, and a good night’s sleep regularly escapes you, it can mean more than just some next-day grogginess. Too little sleep can affect your health, relationships, and job, and can even put your safety (and that of those around you) at risk.
Fortunately, there are many resources to call on. The first step is to recognize the problem and get some help. Talk to your doctor. read more »
Your & Your Doctor: What I Wish My Patients Knew
What I Wish My Patients Knew
It’s important for people to take their medications as prescribed, but about a third of all patients don’t. And that’s a big problem—for a number of reasons.
Here’s why:
• If a doctor prescribes medication, it’s been shown to be beneficial. read more »
In the Know: Lip Service Needed
Lip Service Needed!
When applying sunscreen, don’t forget to slather some on your grin. Your lips—especially the lower one—are susceptible to lip cancer.
Each year 5,000 cases of lip cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., and people who live in warm climates and get lots of sun are at especially high risk, says Paul M. Harari, MD, professor and chairman of the department of Human Oncology at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Lip cancer symptoms include bleeding sores that fail to heal, severe peeling and flaking, and/or a lump on the surface of the lip that lingers for two weeks or more.
In the Know: Stress Relief Calms Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
Stress Relief Calms Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms
If you can’t remember the last time you went on a fun outing or took a long relaxing walk, consider revamping your schedule to fit in more “me” time. Beyond enjoying yourself, it could help to improve your digestive health, especially if you have ulcerative colitis (UC).
Stress doesn’t cause UC, a chronic disease of the colon marked by inflammation. But it may cause its symptoms—like diarrhea, gas, and abdominal pain—to flare up or become more severe. read more »
In the Know: Smart Workouts Cut Lung Cancer Symptoms
Smart Workouts Cut Lung Cancer Symptoms read more »
