health-letter
Since having a carcinoma removed, I’ve gotten a full-body examination by a dermatologist every six months. I recently went to a new dermatologist, who just took a quick look at my back, arms, and legs. I wonder what the standard is for a full-body exam.
Men are more likely than women to engage in unhealthy behavior, and less likely than women to seek or heed medical advice. This may be due to masculine notions about how men are supposed to behave.
There is some controversy about whether or not people should continue to get screening tests for certain cancers after age 75. Variables include the person’s overall health and whether or not additional life expectancy can be achieved.
Dr. I-Min Lee, a member of the government committee that helped establish new guidelines for recommended amounts of physical activity, discusses fitness and exercise.
How is it possible for someone with significant coronary artery disease to perform well on a cardiac stress test? Wouldn’t there be some signs of trouble?
Two books examine the health issues around aging and caregiving from different points of view, and offer advice and suggestions on how the United States health care system could be improved.
Seasonal affective disorder is thought to be caused by decreased exposure to sunlight during the winter months. Light therapy helps some people, and the FDA has approved the antidepressant bupropion for treatment as well.
A summary of the major health news of the year, including: more evidence of the hazards of not getting enough sleep, inexpensive genome sequencing, new avenues for treating inflammation, improving health insurance coverage, and breast MRI scans.
Concerns about shrinking fish populations may move health-conscious eaters to choose more shellfish. Informed shoppers should be aware of the differences in nutritional value and potential toxins among various types of shellfish.
To reduce the risk of colon cancer, people should cut back on red meat, get regular exercise, maintain a healthy weight, and get a first colonoscopy at age 50.