An aortic aneurysm is a weakened area in the aorta, the vessel that travels from the heart through the torso. Most aortic aneurysms occur in the abdominal area, but about 25% occur in the chest and are called thoracic aortic aneurysms.
Before considering surgery for bothersome urinary symptoms, men should make sure they have given standard treatment with medication a chance to work.
People with a parent or sibling with peripheral artery disease are nearly twice as likely to develop the painful leg condition as people with no family history of the disease.
Low back pain is caused by disc rupture or arthritis. It can be treated with painkillers, exercise, physical therapy, steroid injections, or surgery.
Many people with diabetes can successfully tailor drug dosages according to daily measurements. A similar strategy for self-regulating high blood pressure drugs may produce good results for some people.
Drug effectiveness and side effects change with age. Review your drugs regularly with your doctor.
Excessive sodium raises blood pressure, which raises cardiovascular risks. Reading nutrition labels, considering sodium in restaurant meals, getting adequate potassium, and reducing calorie consumption can lower dietary sodium intake.
Benzodiazepine use longer than three months linked to increased dementia risk. Cognitive side effects make them unsuitable for seniors.
An independent review of nine clinical trials found no clear difference in safety between two drugs for age-related vision loss, despite current practice to favor use of the more expensive drug because of safety concerns.
Although the level of obesity has plateaued recently at around 35% of the population, waistlines are continuing to increase.