Health

5 Steps to Cut Back on Added Sugar

Sugar is a hot health topic these days. The average American eats almost 270 calories in added sugar every day…

4 years ago

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Treating Gout Involves Combination of Lifestyle Changes, Medication

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Years ago, I had gout in my toe, but I didn't need medication other than ibuprofen. After…

4 years ago

Scientists Investigate Covid-19 and Risk of Dementia

At the newly opened Covid-19 neurology clinic at Loyola Medicine, doctors treat people suffering from chronic fatigue, headaches, impaired sense of smell…

4 years ago

Mind Games: Brain Boosters for Older Adults

Bill Darling has always been up for a challenge. A former public relations executive with ComEd, the 78-year-old from the…

4 years ago

Exposure to Light Promotes Sleep for People with Alzheimer’s

For many people, sleep is a given — until it’s not. An uninterrupted night of sound sleep often eludes people…

4 years ago

Tricky to Treat Blockage in Left Main Coronary Artery

One of the most dangerous places to have a coronary blockage is in the left main coronary artery. Why is…

4 years ago

Recognizing and Treating Depression May Help Improve Heart Health

Depression affects about 20% of Americans in their lifetime and is one of the leading causes of disability. The rates…

4 years ago

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Treating Hypertension Reduces Risk of Damage to Blood Vessels

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: At my last few visits to the doctor my blood pressure was high. What causes resistant hypertension,…

4 years ago

The Ups and Downs of Managing Your Cholesterol

High cholesterol levels put individuals at an increased risk of heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in…

4 years ago

Will a Good Night’s Sleep Help my Heart?

It is estimated that over 50 million Americans report difficulty sleeping. With our busy American lifestyle, where we are overcommitted…

4 years ago

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