By the way, doctor: What can I do about earwax buildup?
My doctor recently noticed lots of wax in my ear, almost blocking the canal. How did this happen? What should I do about it?
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12 tips for holiday eating
These suggestions can help you negotiate the excesses of the holiday season, so you can enjoy yourself without overindulging.
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Special section: Cardiovascular connections: Skeleton key
Taking measures to protect the heart, such as exercising and eating a healthy diet, can also help prevent osteoporosis.
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13 ways to add fruits and vegetables to your diet
Adding fruits and vegetables to your diet is a simple way to eat more healthfully. Here are some suggestions to make healthy eating more fun and interesting.
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Mindfulness in a hectic world
Practicing mindfulness can help you learn to focus your attention and energy and reduce distractions, and can lead to reduced stress and improved health.
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Heart Beat: Take a shot against heart disease
A study found that heart disease deaths peaked each year during flu season, because the flu can trigger a heart attack or stroke. Those with heart disease, and those at higher risk of getting it, should get a flu vaccine each year.
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Heart Beat: Hole in the heart
A patent foramen ovale is a small hole in the heart which usually closes soon after birth, but if it does not, it may be a cause of stroke later in life.
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Mechanical assist for heart failure
For people with severe heart failure, a pumping device called a left ventricular assist may prolong life for those who are not healthy enough for transplant surgery, or who face a lenghty wait on the transplant list.
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PSA variability: A new factor
Decisions about prostate cancer treatment are often made based on the results of PSA testing, but the PSA reading can fluctuate due to exercise or even climate, so a high test reading may not necessarily mean a prostate cancer diagnosis.
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Do-it-yourself bypass
When an artery becomes narrowed by plaque, the body responds by growing and strengthening nearby blood vessels to move blood around the narrowing, possibly preventing heart disease. Vigorous exercise can stimulate this blood vessel growth.
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