Ask the doctors: Should I replace my ICD?
Elderly people with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that has never “fired” can consider having the device turned off.
Elderly people with an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator that has never “fired” can consider having the device turned off.
How does food lower cholesterol, and how much do I need to eat to make a difference?
Taking calcium supplements in an effort to strengthen bones may not be good for the heart. It’s best to get calcium from dietary sources such as milk, yogurt, tofu, and spinach.
Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators can stop a potentially deadly heart rhythm and restore a healthy one. Repeated bending and flexing can cause their leads to fail. Replacement or removal is an option.
It’s never too late to protect your skin from the sun, and you may even be able to reverse any damage that’s already been done. Techniques include anti-aging creams, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, photorejuvenation, and microdermabrasion.
In a study of more than 400,000 men and women, those who drank six or more cups of coffee a day were 10% less likely to have died during the course of the study.
New evidence-based recommendations from the American Heart Association answers questions about resuming sexual activity after a heart attack that many people (and their doctors) are too embarrassed to bring up.
Regular exercise is vital for health and longevity, but it often comes with muscle strains and sprains. For simple soreness, try some RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
Treatment with radioactive iodine is one way to treat an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), but other medications can work, too.
When does it make sense to have surgery for bleeding hemorrhoids?