Why dietary supplements are suspect
Evidence indicates that few supplements are effective and some may be harmful. Moreover, the products may not contain what their labels claim they do.
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The benefits of positive thinking after a heart attack
Survivors of acute coronary syndrome (a heart attack or unstable angina) are less likely to return to the hospital in the following six months if they have an optimistic attitude after the initial event.
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Put your heart in the right place
Patients often do well in cardiac rehabilitation programs and they definitely can improve recovery and future heart health. However, many providers don’t offer it, and most patients don’t know about it.
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Ask the doctors: What’s the purpose of the new mental health questionnaire?
I went for my usual check-up, and in addition to taking my blood pressure, the medical assistant handed me a form to fill out with nine questions related to my mental health. I?ve never had this happen before. Is this new?
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Straight talk about oral health
Regular dental visits, lifestyle changes, and a more dedicated oral hygiene routine all can help to reduce your risk of gum disease.
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Getting out of the chair boosts metabolism in postmenopausal women
Both walking and standing for five minutes every half-hour raised metabolic rates in postmenopausal women who were overweight or obese.
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What’s new in nutritional guidelines?
The new USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans offer advice to encourage healthier eating patterns based on the latest nutritional science. Here are four areas that older men should pay most attention to.
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Shaking off shingles
Shingles is a painful neurological condition that is more likely to attack as people age. Left untreated, it can increase risk for chronic pain, blindness, and other long-term health problems.
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Caffeine unlikely to trigger palpitations in healthy people
In healthy people, consuming coffee and other caffeinated products in moderation does not appear to raise the likelihood of extra heartbeats or palpitations. But in people with existing heart rhythm issues, caffeine sometimes makes the problem worse.
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Men’s hearts age differently from women’s
Men’s and women’s hearts age differently, even though heart disease treatment for both sexes is the same, says a new study. Researchers suggest that future treatment for men may need to be different.
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