Statistics on life expectancy among Americans show an overall trend of increasing longevity, due to better screening for and treatment of diseases such as cancer and heart disease. But death rates from some other causes are increasing.
HDL, the “good” cholesterol, helps prevent heart disease, but there is some evidence that suggests it may also help protect against strokes, and possibly dementia as well.
These suggestions may help reduce your production of flatulence.
A study found that duct tape could help get rid of warts, but subsequent studies have not been able to replicate the results. There are other treatments that are more effective, and sometimes warts go away on their own.
I am in a monogamous relationship and get Pap smears. Do I need to get the cervical cancer vaccine?
Aging, or a condition such as arthritis, can negatively affect your gait. Focusing on the mechanics of walking can improve your stride, making it healthier.
People who are tone deaf, or amusic, are unable to distinguish differences in pitch, and may have a similar difficulty with rhythm. Research suggests this may be due to weak connections between the parts of the brain responsible for processing music.