Harvard researchers led by Harvard Heart Letter Co-editor in Chief Dr. Richard Lee have found a naturally occurring substance in the blood of young mice that rejuvenates the hearts of old mice.
More testing doesn’t always mean better care. Special tests such as nuclear imaging or cardiac ultrasound may be a good idea for people with certain worrisome symptoms or conditions.
Men at risk of gout attacks should keep their blood uric acid under 6 milligrams per deciliter. Dietary changes alone may not lower uric acid sufficiently if it is high, but avoiding certain gout-triggering foods can still help prevent gout attacks.
Strength building exercise helps to prevent bone loss with aging better than regular walking, although walking has proven benefits for heart health and overall physical fitness.
After PSA testing to check for hidden prostate cancer, many men are offered a prostate biopsy to confirm a diagnosis. Often, biopsies do not find cancer, making the biopsy unnecessary. The PCA3 test can help some men avoid unnecessary repeat biopsies.
Certain fruits and vegetables deliver a significant amount of potassium with comparatively low carbohydrates, making them better food sources for people with diabetes. They include asparagus, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables, strawberries, and nectarines.
Vegetable-rich diets are associated with lower risk for chronic disease. To get the full range of nutrition from plant foods, choose from a variety of colors when you shop and eat, including blue/purple, green, orange/yellow, white/light green, and red.
Exercise isn’t all about weight loss. Researchers studying the effects of exercise find that it affects the body down to the subcellular level.
Surgery for chronic heartburn relieves symptoms better than medication for at least five years.
If you aren’t physically active, chances are it’s more than a coincidence if you have heart disease.