I am 68 years old, and recently my PSA level (which was normal before) increased to 5.2 nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). My doctor repeated the test one month later, and it was normal again at 3.3 ng/ml. Should I still be concerned?
My eyesight is declining, but my eye doctor tells me I do not have any serious eye problems. Are there any vitamins or supplements I can take to protect my eyes?
Sciatica affects as many as 40% of people during their lives. While attacks can vary in terms of severity, duration, and frequency, you can take measures to manage the pain and prevent future episodes.
MRIs and postmortem brain studies found that older adults with a negative attitude about aging had a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease. They either had a greater decline in the hippocampus, or high amounts of plaques and tangles in the brain.
While you cannot change your genes, knowing your family history for heart disease can help determine your risk.
Cardio exercise appears to improve areas of the brain that help older adults process multiple tasks as well as improve decision-making skills.
Targeted cancer therapies can possibly treat certain cancers with fewer side effects and better outcomes. However, they do not work for everyone, or for every kind of cancer.
Lifestyle changes like reducing intake of meat, shellfish, and alcohol and losing excess weight can help lower uric acid levels that lead to gout attacks.
I have difficulty falling asleep, and melatonin has not worked. I want to avoid medications and I have read magnesium supplements can help. Should I try them?
Increasing the amount of time spent standing each day can help people become less sedentary and thus may contribute to a lower risk of obesity.