Special section: Feet: A guided tour down the foot aisle
Guest editor Dr. James Ioli evaluates the effectiveness of some of the foot care products available in drugstores.
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Month: April 2010
Is fructose bad for you?
A diet heavy in high-fructose corn syrup may cause people to overeat, but the real problem is more likely the high amount of sugar that people consume in their everyday diets overall, rather than one specific kind of sugar.
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Hormone therapy: The risk-benefit tightrope
The risks and benefits of hormone use in postmenopausal women vary depending on when a woman starts taking the drugs. The risk of heart disease seems to be lower in women who begin taking hormones close to the onset of menopause.
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Changing the cardiovascular prevention game
Results of the JUPITER trial showed that people with low LDL cholesterol but with a high C-reactive protein level who took the statin rosuvastatin had a dramatic decrease in risk of serious cardiovascular events.
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Core conditioning: It’s not just about abs
Core conditioning refers to exercises that strengthen the muscles in the lower back, stomach, and pelvic area. Strengthening the core promotes good posture and overall fitness.
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Dermal fillers: Caulking the lines of time
Dermal fillers, which are substances injected into the skin, are increasing in popularity as an alternative to face lifts for women who wish to look younger. They are less expensive than cosmetic surgery, and the procedures are also simpler and faster.
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Two-way street between depression and heart disease
Heart disease and depression are often closely linked. Depressed people are more likely to develop heart disease, and those living with heart disease are more likely to become depressed. The main avenues of treatment are medication, therapy, and exercise.
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An update on the “old man’s friend”
While pneumonia is still a serious illness, flu shots and the pneumococcal vaccine may help protect against it, particularly for older people or those at high risk of infection.
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Cultivating your inner boss
Executive function is the part of our thinking that organizes, plans, decides, and inhibits inappropriate impulses. Healthy lifestyle habits such as exercising, controlling blood pressure, and getting enough sleep also work to preserve executive function.
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Nine for 2009: Nine ways to healthier eating, Mediterranean style
Over decades of study, evidence shows that following a Mediterranean diet can help protect against heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and perhaps even cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.
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