In the journals: It’s never too late to quit smoking
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Weight-loss drug review
The recent FDA approvals of new medications to treat obesity may make it seem like a cure is at hand. But there’s no magic bullet for shedding excess weight-diet pills promote modest weight provided you’re a good candidate for drug therapy and you use the
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Making smart screening decisions: Colon cancer screening
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women. Several tests can find hidden colorectal cancer while it is still small and treatable.
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Update on genetic testing for heart disease
Genetic testing is useful for determining if someone has inherited a condition caused by a problem with a single gene, like hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. But it can’t yet add much to predicting who will have a heart attack.
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In the journals: Staying fit might lower your odds of getting breast cancer
Daily physical activity reduces a woman’s chances of developing breast cancer. Women who work out between 10 and 19 hours a week have a breast cancer risk about 30% lower than that of inactive women.
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The dangers of pulmonary hypertension
Pulmonary arterial hypertension occurs when arteries that supply the lungs become stiff and thick. New treatments are extending life for people with this chronic condition.
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Heartbeat: New cholesterol drug is promising
Adding an investigational new drug called AMD 145 to a statin dramatically lowers levels of harmful LDL cholesterol.
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How and why to add strength training to your exercise plan
Many people who exercise focus on aerobic activities that get the heart pumping and overlook strength-building exercise. They preserve the ability to perform most ordinary activities and therefore maintain an active and independent lifestyle.
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How to get more from your memory
Memory lapses like forgetting someone’s name may spark anxiety but don’t necessarily mean something is wrong. Taking time, avoiding multitasking, rehearsing names, learn memorization tricks and other strategies can help improve memory.
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Use food to hold off vascular damage
Antioxidants from food-not from pills-can protect arteries and other tissues from damage caused by highly reactive compounds created when oxygen combines with other molecules. Colorful fruits and vegetables are great sources of antioxidants.
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