Muscles naturally weaken over time. But people can preserve strength and retain function with regular physical activity, including exercises to build lower-body strength. Four daily exercises are sit‑to‑stands, glute sets, heel raises, and single‑leg stands.
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Two drugs—minoxidil (Rogaine, sold over the counter as a foam or liquid to be applied to the scalp) and finasteride (Propecia, a prescription pill)—are approved for treating male-pattern baldness. Several promising new drug options are in the pipeline.
When medications and lifestyle changes no longer control symptoms of an enlarged prostate, a range of surgical and minimally invasive procedures can restore urine flow. Each option offers different trade-offs in side effects, recovery, and duration of relief.
A Harvard study of over 159,000 people found that following any of six healthy diets—especially the DASH diet—was linked to significantly better cognitive function in later life, with the strongest benefits seen in those who were following a healthy diet in middle age.
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued cervical cancer screening guidelines that, for the first time, include an option for women to perform an at-home human papillomavirus (HPV) test. HPV causes about 95% of cervical cancers.
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