A study found that less than the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise still reduces the overall chance of dying over 10 years.
I am currently receiving annual chest CT scans to check for hidden lung cancer (I used to be a heavy smoker). Should I be concerned about the cumulative effects of radiation exposure?
Combine lifestyle change and medication to control heartburn. Which should you rely on to relieve persistent heartburn-lifestyle change or medication? The honest answer is “both.”
A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial found that seniors got no mental boost from taking daily omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidant vitamins for five years.
Regular and varied exercise can help to relieve and prevent everyday aches and pain in the muscles and joints. For longstanding, chronic musculoskeletal pain, it can help to see a physical therapist. A regular stretching routine can also ease discomfort.
Some of my friends take saw palmetto supplements to reduce urinary problems caused by an overgrown prostate, which I was recently diagnosed with. My friends swear by it, but is there any good evidence this stuff helps? Is saw palmetto safe?
Sinusitis is inflammation of the lining of the sinus passages, producing a stuffy head and pain. Antibiotics are usually not effective. Instead, it’s best to use saline rises, decongestants, and pain relievers to ease symptoms until the body heals itself.
Most Americans do not eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. One solution is to find creative and new ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your usual foods and meals.
Taking a prescription antiviral medication within a day after flu symptoms emerge reduces the length of illness, but it doesn’t protect others in the household from getting sick.
Two new injected drugs can dramatically reduce “bad” cholesterol. They can be lifesaving for people with extremely high LDL. Their long-term safety and effectiveness are still being studied. They are expensive, which will likely limit their use.