The Mediterranean diet, which includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, nuts, and olive oil, reduces the risk for heart disease, strokes, and deaths from heart disease.
Half of women suffering from urinary incontinence never seek treatment, but they should. There are many effective treatments for stress and urge incontinence, including Kegel exercises, medication, botulinum toxin A (Botox), and surgery.
Women who get more than 1,400 mg of calcium daily from diet and supplements are at increased risk for premature death from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and ischemic heart disease.
A healthy diet and exercise can help bring down systolic blood pressure (a high top blood pressure number).
Many common drugs older adults take can have side effects or can interact with other medications. Women should tell their doctor about every drug they are taking and ask for instructions whenever they receive a new prescription.
Having a mammogram every two years is less likely than annual screening to produce a false-positive result in older women. Additional data suggest having a mammogram every two years rather than every year may be a reasonable strategy for women over 50.
Most hemorrhoids can be managed by increasing fiber and fluid intake and by using over-the-counter hemorrhoid products. Procedures to shrink or remove hemorrhoids are available if necessary.
Researchers are looking for new approaches to treating osteoarthritis. These therapies go beyond damaged cartilage and include the osteoporosis drug strontium ranelate and stem cell therapy.
Tai chi can improve balance and help prevent falls after a stroke.
A mindfulness meditation program may help reduce a stress-induced inflammatory response, which could improve symptoms of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.