Some risk factors for stroke, such as family history and ethnicity, cannot be changed, but attention to factors like weight, blood pressure, cholesterol, and physical activity can significantly reduce stroke risk.
Despite studies that suggested those who gain weight with age might live longer, having a body mass index in the normal range still correlates with a lower death rate.
Results of studies from several countries, including the United States, confirm that men who do not start exercising until middle age still gain many health benefits from it, most importantly added longevity.
I recently had a right hip replacement and my doctor says I’m now ready to use a cane. Do you have any recommendations about the best way to use it?
I am a 50-year-old woman with newly diagnosed high blood pressure. My pressure seems to be normal in the morning, averaging 121/74, but in the afternoon the upper number is often in the 140s to 150s. Is this normal, especially while on a medication?
Concern about possible overuse of implantable cardioverter-defibrillator devices has led to a reevaluation of their benefits and risks.
Combining a biventricular pacemaker and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator may help prevent death from cardiac arrest better than the ICD alone.
Results of several studies suggest that taking fish oil does not benefit people who already have some form of heart disease, but eating fish is still likely to offer health benefits to most people.
Roughly two-thirds of Americans are either overweight or obese. For men, the extra pounds lead to health problems ranging from diabetes and high blood pressure to lower testosterone levels and erectile dysfunction.
Small, yellow skin lesions that develop on the eyelids may be an indicator of heart disease.