While organic foods have fewer synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and are free of hormones and antibiotics, they don’t appear to have a nutritional advantage over their conventional counterparts.
The mind changes with aging but not all the changes are negative. Memory and mental sharpness may decline, but older people experience less anxiety and depression than middle-aged people. Adapting to changes is better than becoming frustrated.
I heard there is a high-dose flu vaccine that could work better in older people. Is it safe even if a man has a medical problem like cancer or heart disease?
Bone health is a legitimate concern for both men and women, but low bone strength (osteoporosis) affects men to a lesser degree and later in life. Men with clear risk factors for osteoporosis should have a test called dual x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA).
The FDA is strengthening an existing label warning that NSAIDs increase the chance of a heart attack or stroke.
It appears that there are more cases of atrial fibrillation (afib) than there were 50 years ago. However, the cases of stroke and early death linked to afib are decreasing.
It may feel daunting to make a big change when it comes to diet or exercise. But making one simple change for a few days or a week, such as doubling one’s fruit and vegetable intake, may help ease a person into a healthier lifestyle.
In the past decade a number of studies have confirmed that for some women menopausal symptoms can last a long time after menopause. It’s okay to ask a doctor for treatments to address menopause symptoms.
Thanks to the Internet, people have many tools to help them evaluate hospitals they may potentially visit. Tools include magazine rankings, patient reviews and surveys, and government websites.
As part of a larger treatment plan, hypnotherapy may help some people treat their pain, insomnia, anxiety, and other conditions.