Sarah Baldauf
Articles by Baldauf, Sarah
Knee Replacements: Are You Too Young, Too Old, Too Fat, or Too Active?
March 12, 2010
The implants have improved, yet patients are also more demanding
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
The Benefits of Popping an Aspirin (and Some Risks)
March 2, 2010
Daily aspirin appears not to improve the odds for people with very early peripheral artery disease.
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Air Pollution: It's Not Just Your Lungs That Suffer
February 26, 2010
Exposure to bad air can have short-term and long-term effects.
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Warning: Herbal Supplements Don't Always Go Well With Heart Drugs
February 1, 2010
Supplements can interfere with medicines’ effects, posing a danger to heart patients.
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Taking Heart Drugs? 9 Supplements to Avoid (and Some Alternatives)
February 1, 2010
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These Nursing Homes Care About Their Elderly Charges
January 14, 2010
At new-culture facilities, the emphasis is on respect for residents and a homelike setting.
Health - Best Nursing Homes
Epigenetics Finds That Our Genes Are Not the Whole Story
January 8, 2010
Researchers are looking at how chemical changes can affect our DNA—and disease risk.
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Medical Treatment: Patients and 'Shared Decision Making'
November 25, 2009
When there are choices, a growing number of doctors and hospitals make your preferences count.
Health - Family Health
Try Meditation to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Protect Your Heart
November 18, 2009
Cheap, low-tech stress relief may also protect against depression, insomnia, and anxiety.
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5 Reasons Your Doc Might Prescribe Meditation--and One Reason She Won't
November 18, 2009
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What Science Is Discovering About Exercise and Depression
November 12, 2009
Research suggests the depressed brain gets a boost from that workout.
Health - Family Health
Health Insurance: Your Health Plan After Reform
November 6, 2009
The future points to health insurance plans that provide solid coverage for just about every American.
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Chronically Depressed? What to Do When Antidepressants Don't Work
November 6, 2009
The range of options includes cognitive behavioral therapy and brain stimulation techniques like ECT.
Health - Family Health
Alzheimer's Disease Is Sharply Rising, But You Can Lower Your Odds
September 21, 2009
Research is mounting that diet, exercise, and social and mental engagement play a protective role.
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6 Ways to Protect Yourself Against Alzheimer's and Dementia
September 21, 2009
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Eating When You Should be Asleep (and 3 Other Weight-Loss Saboteurs)
September 3, 2009
Exercise and dieting aside, behavior and biology appear to have a real influence on weight.
Health - Diet & Fitness
Choosing Between the Urgent Care Center, In-Store Clinic, and ER
August 31, 2009
When you're sick with no doc—or face too long a wait—determining where to go isn't always clear.
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8 Facts to Know About Palliative Care
August 25, 2009
Misconceptions abound. Patients and families need not be afraid to ask for help.
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Foods Surprisingly High in Added Sugar
August 24, 2009
New American Heart Association guidelines warn against Americans' sugar bingeing.
Health - Diet & Fitness
Clinical Trials Are Testing Stem Cells as Heart Failure Treatment
August 18, 2009
A bounty of trials are exploring the healing potential of injecting stem cells into ailing hearts.
Health - Managing Your Healthcare
10 Ways to Get Your Omega-3s Without a Pill
August 3, 2009
Omega-3 supplements are everywhere, but do you really need one?
Health - Diet & Fitness
The Huge Health Toll Obesity Takes on Kids
July 28, 2009
And it goes way beyond a raised risk of heart disease.
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