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Articles in this issue:
Staying attuned to blood pressure
Blood pressure tends to increase with age as arteries stiffen. From midlife onward, the focus should be on the systolic number, which tends to rise more sharply in women after menopause than in men of similar age. Read More »
Exercise to go
This set of strength and flexibility exercises can be done anywhere without any special equipment, making them a good substitute routine to use while traveling.
In the journals: Radio wave treatment is effective against Barrett's esophagus
Barrett's esophagus occurs when cells lining the lower esophagus are replaced by intestinal cells brought up by acid reflux. A new technique uses radio waves from an electromagnetic coil to kill the affected cells while leaving healthy cells undamaged.
In the journals: Pelvic organ prolapse: Vaginal delivery is not the only cause
Pelvic organ prolapse is more common in women who have given birth vaginally, but a study of Swedish women who had prolapse identified several other potential causes related to lifestyle and other health conditions.
In the journals: Perimenopausal mental lags are real but temporary
A study of women in several stages of menopause found that a slight cognitive lag occurs in late perimenopause, but it is temporary.
By the way, doctor: What causes ice-cream headache?
What exactly happens when I eat something cold and get an ice-cream headache? Is it harmful in any way?
By the way, doctor: What do you think of platelet-rich plasma therapy?
What's your professional opinion of platelet-rich plasma therapy for soft tissue injuries? Is it safe for older adults?