The risk of a stroke in people who have had a previous stroke or TIA is high. Updated prevention guidelines aim to lower the chance of a future “brain attack.”
The aortic valve, which separates the left ventricle from the body’s main artery (aorta), sometimes thickens in people over age 65.
Biomarkers are substances produced by the body that can help assess disease risk.
Men infected with the oral human papillomavirus (HPV), which can cause throat cancer, do not commonly transmit it to their spouses or partners
Regular exercise throughout a woman’s life is important for preventing cardiovascular disease in women and for improving heart rhythms.
A clinical trial called SELECT showed that taking high doses of selenium and vitamin E could increase a man’s risk of prostate cancer. The amounts of these nutrients in multivitamins are much lower, and have not been linked to prostate cancer.
Continuous positive airway pressure, common treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, lowers blood pressure in people who have or are prone to heart disease.
High triglycerides may be more important than low levels of “good” cholesterol when it comes to causing heart disease. Lifestyle changes such as weight loss, exercise, and smart food choices can lower high triglycerides.
Strong muscles are essential to independence and health as people get older. Because muscle strength naturally declines with age, exercises that build muscle are important.
Jogging for exercise has not been shown to cause or worsen knee arthritis. If running causes pain, it can help to on a softer surface and alternate running with other forms of lower-impact healthy aerobic exercise.