Slower heart rates are more common in athletes
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about a resting heart rate, specifically when it is considered too slow for one’s ... Continue Reading →
Do companies advertise ineffective supplements?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I see supplements advertised on television that are supposed to clear “brain fog” and do many other beneficial ... Continue Reading →
Statins and thiazides increase blood sugar, risk of diabetes
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DEAR DR. ROACH: My question regards the results of my fasting glucose tests for the past couple of years. I am 81 and weigh around 150 pounds. The ... Continue Reading →
Too much fruit juice can worsen diabetes
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a friend who recently learned she’s prediabetic. She’s also very obese. She has started juicing her fruits and vegetables ... Continue Reading →
High blood pressure can thicken heart wall
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DEAR DR. ROACH: What is the difference between eccentric LVH and concentric LVH? Which one is more dangerous and needs more attention? My mother was diagnosed with ... Continue Reading →
Why such frequent bathroom visits?
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 91-year-old male who makes frequent visits to the bathroom to urinate. I am in good health and I wonder what causes this. Where does ... Continue Reading →
Diabetes not limited to two main types
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Last year, at 57, I was diagnosed with Type 1 LADA diabetes. Initially I was put on insulin to get my blood sugar within the normal range. Then I ... Continue Reading →
‘Cotton Ball’ sensation is a sign of neuropathy
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DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 63-year-old male diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia, Type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease. I am 5 feet, 11 inches and ... Continue Reading →
Advanced age brings surrogacy risks
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DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please comment on common or uncommon issues that might be expected in a pregnancy at age 57? I am overall very healthy, with no issues ... Continue Reading →
Free diabetes workshop being offered
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The Waterbury Senior Center is offering a free, interactive six-week Live Well with Diabetes workshop. This program helps people with diabetes or prediabetes and ... Continue Reading →
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