Health Tip: Before You Use a Blood Thinner
Blood thinning medications are prescribed to help prevent heart attacks, strokes and blood vessel blockages caused by clots.
They also are prescribed for people who have cardiac problems including atrial fibrillation, phlebitis or congestive heart failure, the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital says.
Blood thinners may interact with popular medications -- like aspirin, ibuprofen and antacids -- so before you take a blood thinner, you should tell your doctor about any other medications you take.
People who use blood thinners need to avoid drinking alcohol and smoking. They also should have their blood tested regularly, to monitor how well the medication is working.
Health Tip: After a Muscle Strain
A pulled muscle, also called a muscle strain, is frequently caused by exercising a muscle that hasn't been properly stretched or warmed up.
Here are suggestions on what to do if you've pulled a muscle, courtesy of the Loyola University Health System:
* When you feel ready to exercise again, slowly work your way back to your previous level of activity.
* Start out with low-impact exercises such as swimming, biking, or walking.
* Stretch your muscles before exercising or playing sports.
* Ask your doctor about using support bandages to protect your muscles and surrounding joints.
* Don't resume your normal level of exercise until you are no longer in pain, and your doctor says it's safe.
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