A study found that women who consumed a greater percentage of their daily calcium intake from dietary sources had a higher bone mineral density than women who got more of their calcium from a supplement.
Losing muscle mass and strength is part of the aging process, but people who follow a program of low-resistance strength training combined with aerobic exercise are more likely to stay fit and healthy as they age.
I’ve been hearing a lot about C-reactive protein and heart attacks. I want to stay healthy, but I’m 73 years old, and there seems to be a new worry in every newspaper I read. At my age, does this protein make any difference?
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have difficulty breathing in the form of either bronchitis, emphysema, or a combination of the two. The majority of cases are caused by smoking, and incidence of COPD is rising among Americans.
A study found that people who maintained a positive approach to life in their thoughts and feelings, referred to as high emotional vitality, had a lower risk of heart disease.
This article discusses the drug Plavix: what it does; who needs it; and, the risks and benefits.
The benefits of strength training include faster metabolism due to increased muscle mass, lower blood sugar, improved heart function, and relief from joint pain.
Beyond the elimination of waste, the kidneys play an important role in regulating the body’s blood pressure and are also involved in the production of red blood cells and the conversion of vitamin D, so keeping the kidneys healthy is crucial.
People at risk for heart attack or stroke will likely benefit from taking low-dose daily aspirin, but for some there are greater risks (such as ulcers or gastrointestinal bleeding) that outweigh aspirin’s help.
Women’s heart disease risk is different from men’s, due to differences in anatomy and the protective effect of estrogen. This article summarizes what women need to know about heart disease and prevention.