Men with known heart disease may want weigh the risks and benefits before undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer treatment.
Activity trackers can motivate men to stay active by helping them be more engaged in healthy behavior.
Although the medical research is mixed, men with knee arthritis may benefit from wearing a knee sleeve or an unloader brace to help relieve pain and improve the ability to perform certain activities.
Targeting tau proteins, and not just beta-amyloid, may be one of the best ways to identify Alzheimer’s disease early and possibly stop symptoms before they become too severe.
Dietary supplements promise to protect vision, but this only works for people who already have age-related macular degeneration. A heart-healthy diet may help support vision and definitely delivers general health benefits.
Colonoscopy or other screening exams can prevent colorectal cancer, although the number of lives this ultimately saves is less clear. Despite uncertainties, colorectal cancer screening is one of the most effective preventive health measures.
Osteoarthritis is the most common cause of chronic knee pain, but there are other possibilities, such as overuse, injury, and non-arthritis conditions. The first person to talk to is your primary care doctor.
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease raises concerns for multiple people in a family. An individual with a close relative with Alzheimer’s is at slightly higher risk for the disease. Genetic testing for Alzheimer’s risk genes is not generally helpful.
Adding muscle relaxers or narcotic pain relievers to the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) naproxen (Aleve) did not improve pain or function for people who went to emergency rooms seeking help for severe low back pain.
Many studies link higher meat consumption to increased health problems. It is reasonable to eat a limited amount of meat or try having several meat-free days per week. Meat has dietary value, but other foods provide similar nutrients.