I had chest pains for a couple of days and thought I was having a heart attack. My doctor did an electrocardiogram and said I had pericarditis and that it was not serious. What exactly is pericarditis?
Years of poorly controlled diabetes have a devastating effect on the cardiovascular system, kidneys, and brain. High blood sugar may also harm thinking and memory power even in people who do not have diabetes.
Even though national guidelines on managing cholesterol have shifted away from targeting specific cholesterol levels, tests that measure fats (lipids) in the blood, known as a lipid profile or panel, are still widely used and important.
Being engaged mentally and socially is key to well-being in retirement. Doing too much or doing too little can lead to anxiety, depression, and other health issues. Men need activities that structure their time and are meaningful to them.
I take several medicines to get my blood pressure under control, and they seem to do the job. However, I get dizzy at times. Is there anything I can do, other than stopping my medications?
As we age, the brain compensates for slower processing by using more of its capacity for tasks that require reasoning and judgment.
Long-term use of anticholinergic drugs, including drugs for depression, sleeping, allergies, and bladder control, is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
I have a pacemaker and was told to never have an MRI scan. Is there any way around that?
Eating a cholesterol-lowering diet that includes one avocado per day may lower levels of undesirable LDL cholesterol. The monounsaturated fats, as well as fiber and other compounds found in avocados, likely contribute to this beneficial effect.
Age-related changes in vision shouldn’t keep older people from driving at night. Having regular eye exams and taking measures to reduce glare are important.