Dr. Julie Silver discusses her book You can Heal Yourself, which offers research-based advice on healing physically and emotionally after surgery or a serious medical issue.
My husband had an MRI to rule out any abnormal causes for benign positional vertigo. They discovered a mass on his parotid gland that it is most likely benign. Does a parotid mass always need to be removed? Or can it be watched to see how it progresses?
A new report calls for more research to find the best ways for parents and other caregivers to fight obesity in children. The American Heart Association issued the statement. It reviewed studies that took different approaches. Some of these have been linked to better results. They include changing behaviors as a family, setting clear goals, keeping track of progress and keeping healthy foods in the home. About 17% of the studies found that kids lost more weight when parents were involved in treatment. Some studies also found that a role for parents also helped kids to keep weight off longer. But in other studies family involvement did not make a difference. The study authors said research has not focused enough on the roles of culture, family relationships and parenting styles, among other things. The journal Circulation published the study.
Analysis of clinical trials supports the belief that men with ED who treat their cardiovascular risk factors will also experience improved erectile function.
Certain genetic variations increase a person risk of heart disease, but eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can counter this risk.
Newly available medications offer alternatives to warfarin that are easier for some people to take.
I do my best to exercise every day, either walking two miles in good weather or riding my exercise bike for 30 minutes on wet or cold days. Should I keep going when I catch a cold, or would I be better off resting?
I am 76 years old and still get hot flashes. Is it true that women who have hot flashes many years after menopause are more likely to experience heart problems than those whose symptoms end early in menopause?
Research suggests that people with psoriasis are more likely to experience some form of cardiovascular disease.
A book by a Massachusetts General Hospital cardiologist presents a view of heart health that aims to merge its physical and emotional components.