Diet can help-or harm-brain health. Eating foods loaded with saturated fat boosts blood levels of unhealthy low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, which are bad for the heart and the brain. A Mediterranean-type diet, in contrast, can help preserve mem
Although osteoporosis is often thought of as a woman’s disease, an estimated two million American men have this bone-thinning condition and another 12 million are at risk for it.
Nine out of 10 Americans consume too much salt each day. Much of it comes from surprising sources like breads and rolls, pizza, prepared sandwiches, and pasta dishes.
For people who are battling depression, cognitive behavioral therapy (a kind of “talk therapy”) can be very helpful-even when it is done by telephone.
You may need extra salt in your diet if you exercise hard and sweat a lot; a moderate daily workout usually doesn’t require more salt.
Older adults who don’t get enough vitamin D, either from sun exposure, dietary sources, or supplements, face higher risks of mobility problems.
Simple steps such as phone calls and rewards can help people take their medications as prescribed.
Older people still need immunizations, including vaccines against pneumonia; influenza; tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (every 10 years); and possibly shingles.
The antibiotic azithromycin sometimes can trigger abnormal heart rhythms. Though uncommon, it is more likely to happen to people with heart failure, diabetes, or a previous heart attack.
New options for people with obstructive sleep apnea include sleep testing at home and new options for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. For people who are overweight, losing weight can also improve breathing during sleep.