I’m a fit 61-year-old who had bypass surgery 15 years ago. Recently, I’ve been having rapid heartbeats (what my doctor calls supraventricular tachycardia) during or just after vigorous exercise. Should I tone down my exercise?
Blood thinners keep clots at bay, but a different medication delivered by catheter directly to the site of a leg vein clot could eradicate it altogether.
Is it true that you can get a tingling feeling from taking too much vitamin B6?
Regular marijuana use does not appear to have a negative effect on lung function.
Mental and physical activity seem to be equally important in keeping the brain active to ward off cognitive decline in older age.
I recently brought a nice bouquet of flowers for my elderly aunt, who was hospitalized for a broken hip. To my surprise, the hospital had a policy against bedside flowers, and I could not deliver my gift. What’s behind this policy, and is it reasonable?
Taking a thyroid medication or a proton-pump inhibitor for too long may lead to bone problems or increased susceptibility to certain infections.
Can eggs be part of a balanced, heart-healthy diet?
The link between depression and heart disease has been explored in research, but anxiety may factor in as well.
Are processed meats really that bad for you? What if I eat them only in small amounts?