Nearly 15 million Americans have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which includes the often-overlapping conditions of chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It often coexists with other diseases, especially heart disease.
People who work at least 55 hours per week may face a higher risk of stroke than people who work 35 to 40 hours per week. Working long hours may lead people to sit more, sleep less, and have higher stress levels-all of which can boost stroke risk.
There are hundreds of medications that a doctor may prescribe to treat high blood pressure. Choosing one or more is based on a person’s other health conditions.
Fitness boxing is a great aerobic activity. It also helps improve muscle strength, endurance, balance, and possibly eye-hand coordination.
The number of injuries and hospital admissions among older bicycle riders has made a startling jump. This may be because of an increase in older bike riders, more street accidents, and sport cycling.
When food sits out at room temperature for two hours or more, on a buffet table for example, conditions become right for harmful bacteria to multiply.
Some medications, such as benzodiazepines, corticosteroids, and beta blockers, may cause depression as a side effect.
Managing fluid and fiber intake and treating underlying conditions can help people stay regular.
Drinking coffee may be associated with a reduced recurrence of colon cancer, and even a reduced risk of death.
It appears that people who eat spicy foods almost every day have a lower risk of death than people who eat spicy foods once a week.