Macular degeneration causes loss of central detailed vision. It is more common with aging. A healthy lifestyle may lower the risk. Early detection with regular dilated eye exams may be helpful in reducing vision loss.
There is no solid evidence that taking coenzyme Q10 prevents muscle problems related to taking a cholesterol-lowering statin drug. The risk of side effects from the supplement is low, so it may be relatively safe to try it for a month or two.
A physical maneuver called the Epley maneuver can help ease positional vertigo, but won’t do anything for tinnitus.
Low magnesium levels can trigger the development of abnormal heart rhythms such as atrial fibrillation. Proper magnesium levels can be restored by taking magnesium supplements or eliminating a cause such as excessive alcohol use.
Vitamin D supplements do not appear to be effective for reducing pain and slowing the progression of knee osteoarthritis.
Smoking takes about 10 years off a lifespan. Quitting smoking at any age can replace some of those years.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a test they say can detect ovarian and endometrial cancers from fluid taken during a routine Pap test.
Too little thyroid hormone can interfere with the heart’s pumping strength and raise cholesterol and blood pressure. Too much thyroid hormone can cause the heart to race and raises the risk of developing heart failure.
Experts recommend getting at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise. Breaking up that exercise into 10-minute sessions can be just as beneficial as exercising for longer periods of time.
The rate of death from any cause is lower in people who undergo standard treatment for infection with the hepatitis C virus that successfully suppresses activity of the virus to undetectable level.