Several sessions of acupuncture and the Alexander Technique, which teaches proper posture and alignment, helped to reduce chronic neck pain by 32% and 31% respectively among long-time sufferers.
Sex does not appear to trigger a heart attack or increase your risk for a second one after you have recovered. A new study found that more than 78% of those who had a heart attack said their last sexual activity occurred more than 24 hours beforehand.
Prepare questions before your doctor visit and follow certain guidelines during the exam to maximize the brief time you have with your doctor.
I am 68 years old, and recently my PSA level (which was normal before) increased to 5.2 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). My doctor repeated the test one month later, and it was normal again at 3.3 ng/ml. Should I still be concerned?
My eyesight is declining, but my eye doctor tells me I do not have any serious eye problems. Are there any vitamins or supplements I can take to protect my eyes?
Sciatica affects as many as 40% of people during their lives. While attacks can vary in terms of severity, duration, and frequency, you can take measures to manage the pain and prevent future episodes.
MRIs and postmortem brain studies found that older adults with a negative attitude about aging had a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. They either had a greater decline in the hippocampus, or high amounts of plaques and tangles in the brain.
While you cannot change your genes, knowing your family history for heart disease can help determine your risk.
Cardio exercise appears to improve areas of the brain that help older adults process multiple tasks as well as improve decision-making skills.
Targeted cancer therapies can possibly treat certain cancers with fewer side effects and better outcomes. However, they do not work for everyone, or for every kind of cancer.