Category: health-letter

Starting at age 30, inactivity has the biggest impact on a woman’s risk for developing heart disease.

Physical activity is as effective as prescription medications in some cases. It can prevent the development of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, depression, and falls.

Drinking two to four beers per week may offer protection against developing rheumatoid arthritis.

Generalized anxiety disorder is the most common type of anxiety among older adults. It occurs when worry is present most of the time and interferes with a person’s ability to function normally, although the particular worry may change.

Raising HDL by taking niacin does not protect patients from cardiovascular events. However, niacin is still considered useful as an add-on therapy in people whose LDL is not lowered enough by statins alone.

Calcium, magnesium, and potassium are important for good blood pressure management. Potassium helps control the body’s levels of sodium. Magnesium and calcium help the blood vessels relax, and calcium also helps the blood vessels tighten.

Taking part in a research study-either an observational study or a clinical trial-may lead to health improvements or complications. Before getting involved, it’s important to consider the potential risks and benefits.

It can take years to recover from the injury suffered in a fall. However, preventing falls is often as simple as clearing away hazards that could cause you to trip.

There are many reasons why sexual activity can diminish in older age. Many sexual problems can be overcome with lifestyle changes such as exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol moderation, weight control, and eating a healthy diet.

Starting a walking program can seem overwhelming. The best way to begin is to start slowly and gradually increase the amount of steps taken each day.