Low-intensity vibration therapy attempts to strengthen muscle and bone through gentle stimulation, which could help postmenopausal women at risk for osteoporosis.
I am a 64-year-old man with diabetes. I’ve been having trouble with erections, and my doctor just gave me a prescription for Viagra. He also told me to be careful about using other drugs with Viagra but didn’t give me a list. Can you please fill me in?
Research findings that the same enzymes responsible for inflammation, fever, and pain are active in some cancer cells suggests that aspiring may be of use in treating certain types of cancer.
Vascular disease increases the risk of age-related cognitive decline, but women who already have vascular problems can still gain cognitive benefits from daily exercise.
My doctor started me on Zocor. I have had just one side effect, forgetfulness. I often forget to take my pill in the evening. So I’d like to know if it would be okay to take Zocor in the morning with my other pills, which I never forget.
Women with dense breast tissue may be at higher risk for more aggressive types of breast cancer.
I’m 75 years old and healthy. My doctor is still recommending annual Pap tests for me. I have no history of any problems in this area and have had normal Pap tests for years. Is this necessary at my age?
A trial found that using the wrist as a point of entry for angioplasty procedures is as safe and as effective as using the femoral artery.
Warts are an unsightly nuisance that can take a year or more to go away on their own. Several effective, noninvasive treatments are available.
A program aimed at improving the foot health of older people through examinations, exercises, advice, and orthotic shoe inserts may help prevent falls.