What if, in our conceptualization of emotional and mental health, we moved to a common-sense definition of the word “normal” as “usual” or “understandable” or “a logical consequence of an array of causes”? What if we stopped using “abnormal” as a weapon against ourselves and as a moneymaker for vested interests? What if we got… Read More »
I think we all need a break – from the constant headlines, the media frenzy, the endless shock and terror which seems to take up space on every radio, every TV, every newspaper in the country. speak of course of Normal People, RTE’s must-see adaptation of the Sally Rooney book that I kept meaning to… Read More »
Depression is a true and treatable medical condition, not a normal part of aging. However older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression. If you are concerned about a loved one, offer to go with him or her to see a health care provider to be diagnosed and treated. Depression is not just… Read More »
The bottom one is your diastolic blood pressure. If your blood pressure is optimal, this is great news. Registered as a Company limited by guarantee in England and Wales. The SPRINT and the HOPE-3 Trial in the Context of Other Blood Pressure-Lowering Trials”. Mean circulatory filling pressure: its meaning and measurement”. Skip the location trail… Read More »
Compared to younger adults, older adults are more likely to suffer serious side effects from using statins. You and your doctor should look carefully at the risks and benefits of statins, especially if you are older and do not have heart disease. Side effects, like muscle pain, may increase. Their doctors usually prescribe statins to… Read More »