Researchers found an association between increased coffee consumption and a lower death rate, primarily due to fewer deaths from cardiovascular disease.
The FDA removed the drug Zelnorm, used to treat IBS, from the market due to concerns about increased risk of heart disease. Other mediciations and some over-the-counter products may help relieve discomfort from IBS, depending on the symptoms.
Researchers found that men who had been exposed to chlorpyrifos, an insecticide, had lower testosterone levels and lower sperm counts.
A special program series on PBS will explore the workings of the human heart.
Exercise does not increase the risk for osteoarthritis, and in fact is beneficial for those who have it, because it helps to strengthen muscles, improve balance and flexibility, ease stiffness, and promote overall health and well-being.
The benefits of elevating HDL cholesterol are numerous: it clears cholesterol from the arteries, acts as an antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. High HDL levels are associated with protection from heart disease and stroke and increased longevity.
Many factors influence whether a person gets cancer, and many cancers are preventable. There is much you can do to reduce your cancer risk, including the obvious avoidance of tobacco, eating a healthy diet, exercising, and consuming alcohol in moderation.
Studies from Europe and America confirm that following the Mediterranean diet, by eating vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, poultry, low-fat dairy, and moderate amounts of alcohol, lowers the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
If you have concerns about your ability to continue driving safely as you age, periodically evaluate your health and any issues that may affect your driving skills, and consider taking a driver retraining course.
A new multivitamin includes phytosterols, which help the body block the absorption of cholesterol. Phytosterols occur naturally in plants, but in small quantities, making it difficult to eat enough from foods to obtain their benefits.