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Inflammation plays an essential role in healing and injury repair and is an integral part of the way a person’s immune system keeps the body safe and healthy. Some inflammation is good. Too much is often harmful. The goal is to recognize when inflammation is merely doing its job, and when it can potentially cause problems.
Larger waist size may be better than body mass index as an indicator of dementia risk, suggests a recent study.
Short-term exercise can help men who choose androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for their advanced prostate cancer avoid common side effects, such as weight gain, loss of muscle mass, lower cardio fitness, fatigue, and a drop in quality of life.
Older adults who say they have meaning in their lives have better physical and mental health scores and higher cognitive function compared with those who don’t.
While the focus is often on avoiding unhealthy foods, adding in nutritious options can be a means of protecting and improving your heart health. Olive oil, mixed nuts, multicolored fruits and vegetables, fatty fish, and sources of soluble fiber are options to try.
Varicose veins aren’t typically considered a major health threat, but they are associated with a higher risk of leg swelling, blood clots, skin infections and ulcers.
Relief from chronic pain like that caused by uterine fibroids can often be accomplished with alternative treatments such as acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, and massage.
For most healthy people, listening to their body’s signals can help ensure that they are drinking enough water to meet their needs. Older adults with memory problems may need assistance in making sure that they are drinking enough, particularly in hot weather or when drinking other liquids that may have a diuretic effect.
Personal care products contain numerous chemicals that are, in many cases, untested and not confirmed to be safe. Recent studies have linked hair dyes and straighteners to a higher risk of breast cancer. Experts say women should take more time to consider what’s in the products they are using.
There are different underlying reasons for the types of orofacial pain commonly called temporomandibular joint problems, or TMJ. Not all of them are caused by problems with the joint itself, and specialists are getting better at diagnosing them. Orofacial pain may result from a joint problem, a muscle-based problem, a headache syndrome, or a pain processing problem.