How high blood pressure harms your health
Cholesterol's various forms
Risk factors for MCI and dementia
Handling tough decisions as a caregiver
How we make memories
Treating mild cognitive impairment
Are you at risk for high blood pressure?
Time for a medication check-up?
Stopping a medication?
How to fall without injury
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Is there a natural remedy for anxiety?
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Ask the doctor
Q. I find myself getting more and more anxious, but I don't like to take medications. Is there an alternative natural treatment I can try instead?
A. Anxiety is an incredibly common problem. Although there are many FDA-approved medications that have been widely studied and proved effective, studies show that up to 43% of patients with anxiety use alternative medicine to treat it. Among alternative therapies, herbal treatments are widely used both for therapeutic purposes and for comfort.
How a sleep shortfall can stress your heart
Getting less than six hours of sleep on a regular basis can boost levels of stress hormones, which can strain your cardiovascular system. |
Find out if your sleeping habits put you at risk—and what to do about it.
How high blood pressure harms your health
Cholesterol's various forms
Risk factors for MCI and dementia
Handling tough decisions as a caregiver
How we make memories
Treating mild cognitive impairment
Are you at risk for high blood pressure?
Time for a medication check-up?
Stopping a medication?
How to fall without injury
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