While people with high blood pressure are typically told to abstain from alcohol, a study suggests that moderate alcohol consumption may help prevent them from having a heart attack.
For years, I was plagued by cold sores and took antiviral drugs to treat the outbreaks. But at a friend’s suggestion, I started taking lysine every day, and it seems to prevent them altogether. What do you know about this supplement?
My resting heart rate is on the high side, and it rises quickly when I exercise. I am afraid to go faster than 2 miles an hour on the treadmill, and I don’t feel like I’m getting a real workout. Is it dangerous for me to go over my target heart rate?
I am 80 and am taking a 40-milligram Crestor pill every day. Recently I saw a Crestor ad that said blood tests should be done to monitor for the possible side effects of liver or muscle injury. Can you tell me something about these tests?
I love to work out, but I just read that exercise would produce free radicals in my body. Am I doing more harm than good by going to the gym?
The complex relationship between cholesterol and the brain affects many areas, including possible connections to depression, stroke, and Alzheimer’s disease.
A study by the National Institutes of Health found that black cohosh, an herb marketed to treat hot flashes, performed no better than a placebo.
Researchers looked at overweight people who also had overweight dogs. Those who exercised with their pets lost a small amount of weight, but the dogs lost a bigger percentage of their body weight.
Air ambulance services are growing in popularity, but because the industry is new, it is relatively unregulated. Those considering using such a service should do research, ask questions, and look for certification.
Balance training helps the body recover after an injury by relearning proprioception, its sense of itself in space. It can also help older people maintain mobility and prevent falls.