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Lower drug doses for elderly patients should be used first, with titrations of the dose as tolerated to prevent unwanted drug-related pharmacodynamic effects.
Thyroid conditions cause a higher risk of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.