To avoid a fracture, women over 65 and those at risk for osteoporosis should have a baseline bone density scan. How often they need additional scans depends on their fracture risks.
Flaxseed and red yeast rice may help lower cholesterol, but women should check with their doctor before taking them.
New options for treating incontinence in women include Botox injections, Myrbetriq, the Oxytrol patch, and mini-sling procedures.
The aromatase inhibitor drug anastrozole (Arimidex) reduces the chance of developing breast cancer by 53% in postmenopausal women at high risk for the disease.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has found insufficient evidence to recommend vitamin or mineral supplements for the purpose of disease prevention.
There are several things women can do to reduce their risk of getting colon cancer. Lifestyle strategies should focus on eating less red meat, exercising more, and taking vitamin D and calcium when appropriate.
Research suggests that eating nuts daily may reduce the risk of dying from cancer, heart disease, and other conditions.
Falls are not a normal part of aging, but they are common in older adults. Any time a woman over age 65 falls, she should see her doctor to determine the cause of the fall and take steps to prevent another.
People who underwent cataract surgery were more likely to be alive 10 years later, compared with those who continued to have vision problems. It’s possible that this surgery may improve physical and emotional well-being, contributing to the longer life sp
Four routine blood tests give women important information about their health by measuring levels of blood sugar, lipids, thyroid hormones, and vitamin D. Women should ask their doctors how often they need these tests.