I had a mild heart attack a few years ago but am now feeling fine. I?m planning a trip to Colorado. Is it safe for me to hike at high elevations?
Medications to aid weight loss may be helpful for people with obesity, a condition that puts a heavy burden on the heart. The approval of four new weight-loss drugs in the past two years has expanded the options for treating obesity.
Many men with osteoarthritis are interested in ways to cope with pain and other symptoms without taking more medications. The main options are weight control, exercise, and physical therapy.
Intensity and duration of both cardiovascular exercise and strength training determine how effective a workout is.
Soy foods can be a healthy addition to one’s daily diet, depending on what the soy replaces. Eating soy foods instead of red meat or refined carbohydrates could be positive.
It appears that healthy living habits, such as limiting alcohol, keeping weight under control, and exercising, can reduce the risk for developing heart disease by up to 92% in women.
I?m 82 and a landscape painter. Lately the sight in my right eye seems to be affecting my painting, although I can still see well enough to read small print and drive. I have a cataract in that eye. Should I have cataract surgery?
Mind-body techniques can help reduce the need pain medication. Six techniques are described.
Shortness of breath is a common problem people bring to their doctors. Many times, the underlying disease is easy to diagnose and treat.
A study found that listening to distracting instrumental music might impair the ability to memorize pairs of names and faces in older people.