Morton’s neuroma is a painful thickening of a nerve in the foot typically caused by tight, high-heeled shoes. Conservative treatment (low, roomy shoes, pain relievers, ice) is recommended before surgery is considered.
A pair of studies adds to the evidence that a Mediterranean-style diet not only benefits the heart, but can also help counter age-related decline in brain function.
The medication Actiq was incorrectly identified in a previous article as a treatment for pain related to heart disease. As it is a narcotic, it should only be used in special cases.
Analysis of data from the Nurses’ Health Study found that women who got the most physical activity and practiced other healthy habits were half as likely to develop colon cancer.
I’m 67 and had shingles four years ago. Am I immune to it now? If not, should I get the new shingles vaccine?
An angiotensin-receptor blocker controls blood pressure as well as an ACE inhibitor, but taken together they are more likely to cause unwanted side effects. ACE inhibitors are also available in generic form, which costs much less.
A study found that men who suffered migraines were more likely to have heart disease, but there is no evidence that migraines cause heart trouble, and no evidence as to what the connection, if any, may be.
I’m a 75-year-old woman. The top number of my blood pressure is between 135 and 140, the bottom number around 75. My doctor says this is fine. Should I believe him?
All women need to be concerned about osteoporosis, protecting their bones and keeping them strong. Proper nutrition is the key to bone strength: the body needs calcium and vitamin D, and if diet does not provide enough, supplements should be taken.
A man who is diagnosed with prostate cancer has many treatment options, including doing nothing. The disease’s typically slow progresssion makes comparing treatments difficult, but it also gives men time to consider all options and seek additional advice.