Ask the doctor: Best way to work out
What is better for my heart?a fast run on the treadmill for 10 minutes or 30 minutes of light cycling on a machine?
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Beware the danger of secondhand smoke
Secondhand smoke exposure raises a person’s chance of developing heart disease up to 30%. But nonsmokers hospitalized for heart disease are rarely asked about this preventable risk.
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Getting a new knee: Timing is everything
Joint replacement for an arthritic knee is beneficial if a person has significant pain, physical damage to the joint, and disability in everyday life. Age is no barrier to joint replacement in otherwise healthy men.
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Imaging stress tests: A clearer view of your heart’s health
Stress tests help show if your heart gets enough blood and oxygen when stressed.
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Understanding the unsaturated fats
For decades, a key health message was “all fat is bad.” Today we know that good fats are essential to good health. As research mounts, the recommendations can get confusing, but plant-based oils are still the best.
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Men at risk of low bone strength not checked as closely as women
Men at risk of low bone strength are not checked for it nearly as often as women, according to a study in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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How to start exercising if you’re out of shape
People who are out of shape often have a hard time getting the 2.5 hours of moderate exercise a week recommended by federal guidelines.
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Upset stomach? Don’t write it off
Dyspepsia is a frequent or persistent upset stomach. Sometimes no underlying cause is found. It can help to avoid foods that trigger the dyspepsia, such as fatty foods, and to eat smaller but more frequent meals.
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Salt substitutes: Another way to trim your sodium intake
Swapping regular salt for sodium-free or lower-sodium alternatives helps people scale back their sodium intake. One option is to use a potassium chloride salt, but many people prefer herb and spice blends.
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Medicare covers lung cancer screening
Medicare and Medicaid now cover lung cancer screening for people who meet certain criteria and seek the service at a qualified center. Screening is still available outside of Medicare but may not offer the same quality of follow-up for suspicious findings
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