Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss among older men. Detecting and treating it early can help slow down vision loss. The main therapy is medicated eye drops. It’s important to take care to apply the drops as directed for maximum benefit.
I heard that there is a new stool test for colon cancer screening. Can this test replace colonoscopy for me? I am 68 years old with no history of colon problems, and my last colonoscopy was normal.
In a study of more than five million medical records in California, liver failure linked to medications was rare, and acetaminophen (Tylenol) and dietary or herbal supplements were associated with most cases.
Many men are familiar with gym training, working with weights, and jogging. But yoga also offers a range of health benefits.
Vitamin C has been promoted as a way to boost the immune system and fight off colds, but research has not proven this or any other health benefits of taking vitamin C supplements.
The Mediterranean and DASH diets are both backed by extensive research and promote good nutrition and cardiovascular health. DASH specifically targets blood pressure, but also has general health benefits.
A variety of factors can contribute to general forgetfulness. They include poor health, medications, sleeplessness, lack of exercise, stress, depression, and alcohol use.
A study in Norway found that weight gain was directly tied to experiencing new chronic heartburn symptoms. Losing weight is the long-term solution to heartburn, though acid-reducing medication soothes symptoms in the short run.
Fatigue is usually not related to a shortage of iron. But anemia caused by low iron does become more common with aging and, in a relatively small number of cases, can be caused by internal bleeding.
A study in China found that people with high blood pressure had fewer strokes if they took a folate supplement with their medication. The benefit is greatest in those people who don’t get adequate folate from their diets.