Having a pet-particularly a dog-has been associated with lower heart disease risk factors and greater longevity. Pets provide companionship and opportunities for exercise, among other benefits.
Certain medications can reduce a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer. Women at high risk for breast cancer should talk with their doctors about this prevention strategy.
Hormone therapy is not recommended for chronic disease prevention, although it can be helpful for menopause symptom relief in some women.
For some common health conditions, exercise may have a benefit similar benefit to that of medication.
No stop-smoking tool is proven to be the best out of all the options, but they all work better than just going cold turkey. Combining different methods can be more effective than relying on only one.
Lung cancer screening is best for current or former smokers who are at relatively high risk of cancer. It’s important to weigh the risks and benefits of screening and to have it done at a location with experience diagnosing and treating lung cancer.
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.