The ability to leave the home and move around freely without assistance is essential to living a healthy, independent life. Preserving mobility requires regular exercise for strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance.
Some men use testosterone products to offset the decline in muscle strength and stamina that occurs with age. Recent reports of blood clots in men using the drug are leading doctors to re-examine its safety.
Trans fats and saturated fats can raise LDL cholesterol levels. A diet rich in unsaturated fats, whole grains, and fruits and vegetables can lower them.
A study found that in men older than 45, afternoon testosterone measurements were nearly the same as those based on blood drawn in the early morning. In men younger than 45, morning and afternoon test results varied markedly.
The term thyroiditis is used to describe a diverse group of disorders, all of which include some form of thyroid inflammation.
People who had high blood pressure in middle age showed greater declines in memory and thinking skills over a 20-year period compared with people who maintained normal blood pressure.
There is no evidence that for people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) taking any sort of pill-prescription or otherwise-prevents their memory problems from getting worse.
Daily aspirin is recommended for those with existing cardiovascular disease, such as previous heart attack or stroke. For otherwise healthy men, the small potential benefit of aspirin must be weighed against the risk of unwanted bleeding.
Some medications used to treat a noncancerous enlarged prostate slightly increase the chance of developing aggressive prostate cancer.
The FDA has approved another device, the CoreValve system, to replace a diseased aortic valve without the need for open-heart surgery.