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1 week ago | 
bismarcktribune.com | Heidi Godman
Is reaching up and grabbing something safe as we age? Not always. Activities we once did without a second thought — like reaching for a bowl on a high shelf or grabbing a hanger from a high clothes rack — can become surprisingly tricky. And what was once automatic now calls for more caution. Overhead reaches become more challenging because of physical changes that occur with age.
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3 weeks ago | 
health.harvard.edu | Heidi Godman
In the last few years, the prescribing rate for zolpidem (Ambien), a popular sleeping pill, has been declining in favor of the "off-label" use of an antidepressant called trazodone. But some doctors caution that trazodone hasn't been studied or approved for this use.
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3 weeks ago | 
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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3 weeks ago | 
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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3 weeks ago | 
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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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3 weeks ago | 
tribunecontentagency.com | Heidi Godman
The last thing most of us want to face in old age is being unable to take care of ourselves. Unfortunately, it’s a likely possibility. At age 65, we have a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services and supports in our remaining years. Thinking about it can be unsettling, and planning for it can feel overwhelming. "What I see is that most people do very little to prepare. They don’t want to talk about it, and their kids don’t want to hear about it.
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1 month ago | 
lakegenevanews.net | Heidi Godman
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1 month ago | 
health.harvard.edu | Heidi Godman
Evidence published in 2025 suggests that 15 million people in the United States are at risk for developing heart failure. The estimate was determined with improved tools to predict an individual's risk. The tools are called the PREVENT equations.
