I have always had difficulty sleeping. Since I have taken to heart the advice for good sleep habits, I think I?m sleeping better, but I?m not sure. I?m in bed about 8.5 hours, but am often restless and get up to go to the bathroom a couple of times during the night. Is there a way to compute how much sleep I?m actually getting?
Evidence indicates that few supplements are effective and some may be harmful. Moreover, the products may not contain what their labels claim they do.
Survivors of acute coronary syndrome (a heart attack or unstable angina) are less likely to return to the hospital in the following six months if they have an optimistic attitude after the initial event.
Patients often do well in cardiac rehabilitation programs and they definitely can improve recovery and future heart health. However, many providers don’t offer it, and most patients don’t know about it.
I went for my usual check-up, and in addition to taking my blood pressure, the medical assistant handed me a form to fill out with nine questions related to my mental health. I?ve never had this happen before. Is this new?
Regular dental visits, lifestyle changes, and a more dedicated oral hygiene routine all can help to reduce your risk of gum disease.
Both walking and standing for five minutes every half-hour raised metabolic rates in postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese.
The new USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer advice to encourage healthier eating patterns based on the latest nutritional science. Here are four areas that older men should pay most attention to.
Shingles is a painful neurological condition that is more likely to attack as people age. Left untreated, it can increase risk for chronic pain, blindness, and other long-term health problems.
In healthy people, consuming coffee and other caffeinated products in moderation does not appear to raise the likelihood of extra heartbeats or palpitations. But in people with existing heart rhythm issues, caffeine sometimes makes the problem worse.