Having a second bone mineral density screening four years after the initial baseline test doesn’t provide additional useful information to help doctors manage osteoporosis.
The pain reliever acetaminophen is safe when used correctly, but people can become very ill or die if they take too much.
Diet plus exercise is more effective than either intervention alone for reducing pain and improving function in overweight people with osteoarthritis of the knee.
You don’t need to set large goals to have large accomplishments. Taking small steps can help women make huge strides toward achieving their goals.
Total hip replacements are routine, but there are options. These include hip resurfacing or anterior hip surgery. For an older man, a standard total hip replacement is a reliable, well-tested solution that could last for life.
High cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and stiffening of the arteries are well-known contributors to cardiovascular disease.
The buildup of excess fluid in the body can be dangerous for your heart even before outward signs are apparent. Checking weight daily and taking action at the first signs of fluid retention can prevent life-threatening complications of heart failure.
Coconut oil is a popular item on grocery store shelves. Not so long ago, the same substance was demonized as a harmful saturated fat. Current research now shows that coconut oil is okay in small amounts, but is still not a substitute for healthy vegetable
Narrowing of the carotid arteries can restrict blood flow to the brain and increase the risk of stroke. Treatments include surgery or stent placement, but this usually is done only if the artery is blocked by more than 70% or there are symptoms.
A flu shot may lower the risk of having a heart attack, a stroke, heart failure, or another major cardiac event-including death-by about a third over the following year. It’s best to get the vaccine in the fall, but January isn’t too late.