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Exercise isn’t all about weight loss. Researchers studying the effects of exercise find that it affects the body down to the subcellular level.

Losing weight, especially in the belly, improves the quality of sleep for overweight and obese people. The best way to lose weight is with exercise and a healthy diet.

There is evidence that surfing the Internet and playing games on the computer might slow cognitive decline and improve memory. Interacting with others online can also help older adults stay connected and reduce loneliness.

Biopsy can confirm the presence of prostate cancer. Biopsy has risks as well as benefits. Risks of prostate biopsy include infection, rectal bleeding, blood in the semen, and urinary problems.

Despite questions about the overall benefit of the PSA test for prostate cancer, many men still choose to have it. To interpret a worrying result, your doctor may suggest additional testing before suggesting a biopsy.

Many people experience memory slips from time to time as they get older. Looking at the pattern of memory blips can help distinguish normal age-related memory loss from more serious dementia.