Sudden cardiac death: Prevention and — it’s true — treatment
Discusses the causes of sudden cardiac death and tips for how to prevent it.
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Month: December 2010
Special section: Cardiovascular connections: Body fat: The good, the bad, the…
Abdominal fat cells are responsible for many cardiovascular problems.
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Supplements vs. exercise for heart disease and cancer: The ‘‘vitamins” in your legs
Exercise is much more effective than vitamins or supplements at reducing the risk of heart disease. The benefits of exercise against cancer are not conclusive, but it is likely to have other positive effects on overall health.
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Protein is a problem…
OTC disorder, a genetic anomaly that affects the body’s ability to properly metabolize protein, is most commonly seen in children, where it can be fatal, but less severe forms of it can affect adults as well.
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What’s up…and what’s down
Studies reinforce the benefits of hand washing in preventing illness, and suggest that red wine may provide protection from lung cancer in some people, but B vitamins do not appear to offer any help against Alzheimer’s disease.
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…but it does help some people lose weight.
A study comparing popular diet programs found that women lost the most weight with a high-protein diet that also had the benefits of helping to raise HDL cholesterol and lower triglycerides. But whatever the diet, consuming less fat is still a key.
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‘Should I Have a PSA Test?’
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What’s up… and what’s not
Results of drug trials and studies: selenium does not lower prostate cancer risk, lifestyle factors have a definite effect on longevity, and a possible correlation between physical warmth and opinion of warmth of personality.
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Questions and Answers
The New England Journal of Medicine published a study that seems to question the effectiveness of antidepressants. Is that correct? What does this mean about continuing the antidepressant I am taking?
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Questions and Answers
What is the difference between the “unconscious” and the “subconscious?”
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