Influenza alert: When you need an antiviral boost
Older men with lung conditions, heart failure, and other chronic conditions are at higher risk of serious complications from the flu.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Month: August 2014
What to do about thinning hair
Age-related and female-pattern hair loss are common in women. Although there is no cure that can completely restore lost hair, treatments or creative styling can help.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Get on your feet: 8 creative ways to avoid too much sitting
Too much sitting is bad for your health. It can lead to weight gain, health problems like diabetes and heart disease, and early death.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Statin side effects: How common are they?
Side effects of statins include muscle pain, diabetes, and memory problems but most people do not experience them and the drug may not be the cause.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Older treatment may be best overall for treating new Parkinson’s
A head-to-head drug comparison study found that the oldest drug in use for treating Parkinson’s disease, levodopa, may be the best choice for treating newly diagnosed cases of the movement disorder.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Why snoring could be a sign your heart is at risk
Sleep apnea interferes with restful sleep and may raise heart disease risk. Women who snore or experience daytime sleepiness should consider seeing a doctor to determine if they have sleep apnea.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Time for your flu vaccine: Do you need a higher dose?
The high-dose flu vaccine may trigger a greater immune response against the virus in adults ages 65 and over and may increase protection against the flu.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
“Joint support” supplements for arthritis
Many “joint support” dietary supplements and herbal remedies are available, but there is no strong proof that they reduce pain and cartilage loss from osteoarthritis.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Choose a hearing aid that works for you
People with impaired hearing may be able to follow conversations fairly well, but with a lot of effort. High-tech miniaturized hearing aids are marketed aggressively, but may not supply the volume needed to hear clearly.
Content restricted. Requires subscription
Ask the doctor: Weak ejaculation: Cause for worry?
Weaker or lower-volume ejaculation often occurs with normal aging. Some surgeries or medications can contribute, but weak ejaculation does not usually indicate a serious medical problem.
Content restricted. Requires subscription