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- Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D. O. ? - Mayo Clinic
A major difference between D O s and M D s is that some doctors of osteopathic medicine use manual medicine as part of treatment Manual medicine can include hands-on work on joints and tissues and massage
- Menopause hormone therapy: Is it right for you? - Mayo Clinic
Hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopause symptoms, but it's not right for everyone See if hormone therapy might work for you
- Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
Statins lower cholesterol and protect against heart attack and stroke But they may lead to side effects in some people Healthcare professionals often prescribe statins for people with high cholesterol Statins help lower total cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke Statins
- Anemia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
What red blood cells do The body makes three types of blood cells White blood cells fight infection, platelets help blood clot and red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body Red blood cells have an iron-rich protein that gives blood its red color, called hemoglobin
- Influenza (flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Learn more about the symptoms, causes and prevention of this potentially deadly viral infection that attacks the respiratory system
- Dietary fiber: Essential for a healthy diet - Mayo Clinic
In general, whole foods are better for you than fiber supplements Fiber supplements don't provide the variety of fiber, vitamins, minerals and other healthful nutrients that whole foods do Your healthcare professional may recommend a fiber supplement if diet changes don't add enough fiber to your diet or if you have certain health conditions
- Cholesterol: Top foods to improve your numbers - Mayo Clinic
It's not clear whether food with plant sterols or stanols lowers your risk of heart attack or stroke — although experts assume that foods that lower cholesterol do cut the risk Plant sterols or stanols don't appear to affect levels of triglycerides or of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol
- Whole-body vibration: An effective workout? - Mayo Clinic
If you choose whole-body vibration, remember to do aerobic and strength training activities as well And because whole-body vibration can be harmful in some situations, check with your doctor before using it, especially if you're pregnant or have any health problems
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