The United States Preventive Services Task Force advises that everyone be checked for colon cancer from age 50 to age 75, and that testing should stop after age 85. It’s a more individual decision for those ages 76 to 85.
New options for people with obstructive sleep apnea include sleep testing at home and new options for continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines. For people who are overweight, losing weight can also improve breathing during sleep.
For people who are battling depression, cognitive behavioral therapy (a kind of “talk therapy”) can be very helpful-even when it is done by telephone.
Some men have trouble reaching a satisfying orgasm. It can stem from a side effect of medication or spring from psychological or relationship issues. Discussing it with your doctor is the key first step to a solution.
Many people who feel fine often ask their doctors for tests to check for hidden heart disease. Such “checking under the hood” usually doesn’t offer any benefit and often comes with costs and potential risks.
Flexible sigmoidoscopy, which is less invasive than full colonoscopy and easier to prep for, every three to five years reduces the risk of developing colorectal cancer later in life.
When does it make sense to have surgery for bleeding hemorrhoids?
Regular exercise is vital for health and longevity, but it often comes with muscle strains and sprains. For simple soreness, try some RICE: rest, ice, compression, and elevation.
In a study of more than 400,000 men and women, those who drank six or more cups of coffee a day were 10% less likely to have died during the course of the study.
How does food lower cholesterol, and how much do I need to eat to make a difference?