In addition to their known benefits as drugs that lower blood pressure, research suggests that thiazide diuretics, beta blockers, and ACE inhibitors may also help protect and strengthen bones.
Some studies have linked higher levels of the mineral selenium with a lower risk of prostate cancer, but no definite conclusions can be made until further research is complete.
For people with cataracts, surgery is common and safe, and is typically covered by insurance. Depending on need and other eye issues, various types of lenses are available.
While people with high blood pressure are typically told to abstain from alcohol, a study suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent them from having a heart attack.
For years, I was plagued by cold sores and took antiviral drugs to treat the outbreaks. But at a friend’s suggestion, I started taking lysine every day, and it seems to prevent them altogether. What do you know about this supplement?
My resting heart rate is on the high side, and it rises quickly when I exercise. I am afraid to go faster than 2 miles an hour on the treadmill, and I don’t feel like I’m getting a real workout. Is it dangerous for me to go over my target heart rate?
I am 80 and am taking a 40-milligram Crestor pill every day. Recently I saw a Crestor ad that said blood tests should be done to monitor for the possible side effects of liver or muscle injury. Can you tell me something about these tests?
I love to work out, but I just read that exercise would produce free radicals in my body. Am I doing more harm than good by going to the gym?
The complex relationship between cholesterol and the brain affects many areas, including possible connections to depression, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
A study by the National Institutes of Health found that black cohosh, an herb marketed to treat hot flashes, performed no better than a placebo.