Daily physical activity reduces a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. Women who work out between 10 and 19 hours a week have a breast cancer risk about 30% lower than that of inactive women.
Pulmonary arterial hypertension occurs when arteries that supply the lungs become stiff and thick. New treatments are extending life for people with this chronic condition.
Adding an investigational new drug called AMD 145 to a statin dramatically lowers levels of harmful LDL cholesterol.
Many people who exercise focus on aerobic activities that get the heart pumping and overlook strength-building exercise. They preserve the ability to perform most ordinary activities and therefore maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
Memory lapses like forgetting someone’s name may spark anxiety but don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. Taking time, avoiding multitasking, rehearsing names, learn memorization tricks and other strategies can help improve memory.
Antioxidants from food-not from pills-can protect arteries and other tissues from damage caused by highly reactive compounds created when oxygen combines with other molecules. Colorful fruits and vegetables are great sources of antioxidants.
Conflicting recommendations and study results are sowing confusion about whether or not to take calcium and vitamin D supplements. While it’s best to get all nutrients from food, the decision to take supplements should be individualized based on your diet
Drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra) may also help ease heart failure. These drugs cause arteries to relax, which could help a failing heart pump more effectively.
Many people who don’t need a drug-eluting stent during angioplasty get one anyway. More appropriate use would save $200 million a year in the cost of the stents plus the medications that must be taken afterwards.