I had shingles in 2005 and haven?t had a shingles shot. I haven?t been able to find any studies that indicate whether a shot is feasible for people who have already had shingles. What do you recommend?
Data on women indicate that both family and work status throughout life influence longevity.
Men 65 and older who ever smoked can be checked for a dangerous bulge in the main blood vessel from the heart.
Anesthesia affects your experience and your recovery. Learn your options.
I am scheduled to have my prostate removed and am concerned about the risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) after the surgery. I?ve heard that taking an ED drug daily during my recovery could help. Do you recommend this?
Shoulder pain can usually be relieved with rest and ice packs. Physical therapy can help prevent future problems.
A study in China found that people with high blood pressure had fewer strokes if they took a folate supplement with their medication. The benefit is greatest in those people who don’t get adequate folate from their diets.
An article in your April issue, ?Common drugs linked to dementia,? states that anticholinergics are used to treat depression. I wasn?t aware of this. Which types of anticholinergics are used for depression?
Fatigue is usually not related to a shortage of iron. But anemia caused by low iron does become more common with aging and, in a relatively small number of cases, can be caused by internal bleeding.
A new drug, aducanumab, slowed cognitive decline in people with early Alzheimer’s in a small study. A larger study is planned.