Swimming may be a good alternative to walking for people who find walking difficult, such as those who have achy knees, sore hips, or excess weight. Recreational or slow lap swimming counts as moderate exercise.
Having a large belly-a condition known as central obesity-may increase the risk of dying of cardiovascular disease, even if the person is not overweight.
In obstructive sleep apnea, a person’s breathing stops many times a night.These episodes can damage the inner lining of the blood vessels. Devices that keep airways open during sleep can help improve quality of life and lower cardiovascular risks.
For people prone to heart disease, monthly peer-group support meetings may help them make lifestyle changes to improve their risk factors for heart disease, such as smoking and being inactive.
In peripheral artery disease (PAD), the arteries below the heart become clogged with fatty deposits. Because the main symptom (pain in the calf, thigh, or buttocks with walking that goes away with rest) doesn’t always occur, PAD often goes unrecognized.
What would cause a person to have a slow heartbeat?
Doctors should prescribe generic medications whenever possible, rather than more expensive brand-name medications, according to new guidelines from the American College of Physicians.
Certain strategies can help ensure independence and safety for older adults living alone. Ideas include wearing an alert button, maintaining social connections, and using services that deliver groceries, run errands, and clean homes.
I would like to take generic drugs instead of brand-name drugs whenever possible, because they?re cheaper. But are they really as effective?
It appears that moderate coffee drinking is associated with a reduced risk of an early death. However, there is not enough evidence that one should drink more coffee for the sake of longer life expectancy.