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tribunecontentagency.com | Heidi Godman
A simpler FODMAP diet for irritable bowel syndrome Harvard Health Letter June 1, 2025 By Heidi GodmanWhen you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — a disorder that causes cramps, diarrhea, or constipation — one common way to reduce symptoms is eating a diet low in hard-to-digest sugars called FODMAPs (fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols).
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tribunecontentagency.com | Heidi Godman
Many factors can sabotage your efforts to control high blood pressure. You might have an underlying condition, such as sleep apnea, that contributes to the problem. Or you might be taking medication, such as a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), that interferes with your blood pressure medicine. But often, the main culprit that keeps blood pressure high despite treatment is lifestyle.
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tribunecontentagency.com | Heidi Godman
For many people, taking the prescription sleeping pill zolpidem (Ambien) isn’t a rare occurrence; it’s a nightly routine, and the only way they feel they can fall asleep. But the reliance on zolpidem has serious risks. Now, a trend in prescribing has shifted toward an "off-label" (unapproved) use of another pill known for its ability to make people drowsy: a low dose of the antidepressant drug trazodone.
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1 week ago |
tribunecontentagency.com | Heidi Godman
People with restless legs syndrome (RLS) can’t help it: they are racked with an extremely uncomfortable, overwhelming need to move their legs when resting — typically at night. It forces them to walk around for relief, which lasts only while they’re moving. For more than 20 years, the go-to treatment for RLS symptoms has been a class of medications called dopamine agonists, such as pramipexole (Mirapex), ropinirole, and transdermal rotigotine (Neupro).
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1 week ago |
tribunecontentagency.com | Heidi Godman
Water aerobics tied to weight loss and a smaller waist Harvard Health Letter June 1, 2025 By Heidi GodmanAerobic exercise works the heart and lungs, staves off chronic disease, and keeps thinking and memory sharp. But doing aerobics on land (such as taking an aerobics class or walking briskly) can be tough on the joints, particularly if you have extra pounds placing more pressure on your legs. So why not try water aerobics? It’s easier on the joints, thanks to buoyancy.
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