Women who get more than 1,400 mg of calcium daily from diet and supplements are at increased risk for premature death from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and ischemic heart disease.
A healthy diet and exercise can help bring down systolic blood pressure (a high top blood pressure number).
Many common drugs older adults take can have side effects or can interact with other medications. Women should tell their doctor about every drug they are taking and ask for instructions whenever they receive a new prescription.
Having a mammogram every two years is less likely than annual screening to produce a false-positive result in older women. Additional data suggest having a mammogram every two years rather than every year may be a reasonable strategy for women over 50.
Most hemorrhoids can be managed by increasing fiber and fluid intake and by using over-the-counter hemorrhoid products. Procedures to shrink or remove hemorrhoids are available if necessary.
Researchers are looking for new approaches to treating osteoarthritis. These therapies go beyond damaged cartilage and include the osteoporosis drug strontium ranelate and stem cell therapy.
Tai chi can improve balance and help prevent falls after a stroke.
A mindfulness meditation program may help reduce a stress-induced inflammatory response, which could improve symptoms of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Jet lag is common when flying long distance across several time zones. For every time zone you cross, it takes about a day for your body to adjust. There is no proven solution for jet lag, but you may be able to minimize its effects.
Many women who have been diagnosed with cancer in one breast opt to have a preventive double mastectomy. Yet 70% of these women may be having the surgery unnecessarily, research finds.