Two classes of drugs, ACE inhibitors and angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs), are the first-line choices for lowering blood pressure in people with diabetes. They also lower heart failure risk and slow the progression of kidney disease.
On average, testosterone gradually declines over time in all men. Unlike in women, the decline in hormone levels in men is gradual and does not necessarily lead to unpleasant symptoms or health problems.
Unrecognized atrial fibrillation may be to blame for up to 40% of unexplained strokes. Monitoring stroke survivors for irregular heartbeat beyond the standard 24-hour period after a stroke can potentially prevent some repeat strokes.
A clinical trial found that acetaminophen (Tylenol) does not help people recover from new episodes of back pain.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) was created in 1984 to develop “evidence-based” guidelines for use of preventive services-for example, cancer screening, medications to prevent disease, and lifestyle counseling.
A noninvasive stress test can err in either a false negative or false positive direction. Further appropriate invasive testing can often sort out what is really going on.
A new concept of successful aging includes more than just freedom from major chronic illnesses like heart disease and cancer. It also means freedom from disability. Certain lifestyle measures make a person more likely to achieve successful aging.
Sexual difficulties may increase with age. Identifying the cause and finding an effective treatment is possible with a little work.
Radiation and chemotherapy can damage heart structures and lead to heart attacks or other cardiac problems later on. Baseline imaging tests before treatment starts may help doctors monitor heart changes.
A study found that compared with not running at all, even five to 10 minutes a day of low-intensity running may be enough exercise to extend life if performed regularly and long-term.