A study in New Zealand showed that simple and relatively inexpensive modifications to the home environment significantly reduced the number of falls people experienced over three years.
Many American men 65 and older continue to have routine prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests to look for hidden cancer, despite expert recommendations that discourage the practice, according to national survey findings.
Eating nuts, seeds, and legumes support the plant-based diet thought to be healthy in a variety of ways. Nuts and seeds are dense with calories so portion control is important. It helps to add these to foods that one already likes to eat.
Depression can follow a seasonal pattern. It’s called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and can be treated with morning exposure to a special daylight lamp. Depression of any kind that causes concern should be evaluated by a doctor.
Acupuncture has been promoted for many conditions, but clinical studies to confirm the benefit for knee arthritis have been mixed. The risks are minimal, but most insurance providers do not reimburse for acupuncture.
After trying and failing to control back pain with conservative measures, injections of anti-inflammatory steroid medication are an option. The benefit may be small and short term, and the therapy has risks such as infection.
An independent review of nine clinical trials found no clear difference in safety between two drugs for age-related vision loss, despite current practice to favor use of the more expensive drug because of safety concerns.
Excessive sodium raises blood pressure, which raises cardiovascular risks. Reading nutrition labels, considering sodium in restaurant meals, getting adequate potassium, and reducing calorie consumption can lower dietary sodium intake.
Before considering surgery for bothersome urinary symptoms, men should make sure they have given standard treatment with medication a chance to work.
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in men. The most effective treatment is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). For people who cannot tolerate CPAP, several options are available, although they are not as effective.