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… Some medications can make you feel dizzy. Health problems that affect your inner ear or brain can also throw off your balance. These may include infection, stroke, or a tumor. Usually, … get the right diagnosis and treatment on the first try, says Newman-Toker. You may need to visit another doctor or try different treatments before you feel better. … Finding What Works … …
As the U.S. population ages, more adults are developing thinking and memory problems, called mild cognitive impairment. Scientists have been looking for ways to prevent or delay this type of mental decline and more severe disorders, like dementia. Some studies have found links between healthy eating and improved thinking and memory. An eating pattern called the MIND diet has shown promise. It…
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… Having a health problem can be scary. Add in a visit to the hospital, and it can become overwhelming. But there are things you can do to make … notes instead. Record information about tests, medications, and the providers that come to visit. Having this record can help prevent mistakes by allowing you to double-check information. …
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