Statins, which are widely used to lower cholesterol and reduce heart attack risk, are unlikely to cause memory problems, despite an FDA warning to the contrary. But further research is needed in people who take high doses.
Women with heart disease or who’ve had a past heart attack may be at greater risk for memory and thinking problems as they age.
New guidelines raise the threshold for drug treatment of high blood pressure to 150/90 mm Hg in adults ages 60 and older.
Drinking tea provides a number of health benefits, from lowering heart disease and stroke risk, to protecting against several types of cancer. The less processed tea leaves are, the more health-promoting compounds they contain.
Colonoscopy is the most effective way to prevent colon cancer, but it is more inconvenient and carries more risks than other options.
A study done at a large hospital found that the lifetime risk of painful complications from diverticulosis may be lower than experts thought.
There is no good proof that dietary supplements are helpful for enhancing memory. A healthy lifestyle is associated with brain fitness.
Atrial fibrillation is a fast irregular rhythm in the heart’s upper chambers. It is a major risk factor for stroke. A host of new devices and technologies offer promise to people with atrial fibrillation who are not helped by medications.
Angioplasty and stent placement, which widens a narrowed coronary artery, quickly restores blood flow during a heart attack or unstable angina.
A Mediterranean diet rich in extra-virgin olive oil cuts the chance of developing diabetes by almost a third.