Total knee replacement requires a prolonged recovery. For most people, rehab starts at home. Starting a good exercise regimen with a physical therapist or trainer before surgery can speed recovery.
Annual check ups may not make you live longer, but they could help you enjoy better health throughout life and get better care if a health problem arises.
Long-term use of a proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) drug for heartburn may increase the risk of infection or reduce absorption of some nutrients. Some people may be able to stop taking a PPI and switch to a different medication if there is a concern.
Cataract surgery did not increase the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in a large group of patients at one Australian hospital. AMD is a major cause of vision loss in older adults.
Aerobic exercise reduces fatigue in people being treated for or recovering from treatment for cancer. Consult with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.
Unless you have symptoms such as mini-strokes, ultrasound screening for carotid artery blockage is very unlikely to help and may cause more harm than good.
Many people take a daily vitamin and mineral supplement expecting to feel better and prevent disease. The evidence for doing this is weak. A new trial suggests that taking a multivitamin slightly reduces cancer risk but does nothing for heart disease.
Injections of steroid medication offer minimal relief from the leg pain known as sciatica due to a bulging (herniated) spinal disk. Conservative remedies like the use of an anti-inflammatory drug and physical therapy are treatment options.
Common causes of forgetfulness, especially in older adults, are stress, anxiety, depression, and not enough sleep. Drinking too much alcohol, medication side effects, and thyroid problems may also contribute, along with multitasking and fatigue.
If erectile dysfunction drugs in pill form don’t work, there are four major alternatives: penile injection, urethral medication pellets, vacuum constriction method, and penile implant. Each option has pluses and minuses, and will work for different men.