Regular Sunscreen Use Reduces Aging of SkinCharlotte LoBuono
It's official: Exposure to the sun's rays ages your skin. But is the problem the same for all skin colors?
Read more >Leslie Carr
The best route to your heart is through your wrist...really.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Combining osteoporosis drugs can increase bone mineral density.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many types of talk therapy work for depression; the important thing is to get started on one.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Rheumatoid arthritis begins with factor D, secreted by fat cells in joints. Stop Factor D, stop RA.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Having a pet can be good for your heart, but that's not a good enough reason to get one.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Hormone replacement therapy has risks, but what it does for women's muscles and strength is all good.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Driving with your dog is a pleasure...and a dangerous distraction, especially for the elderly.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating peppers regularly lowers your risk of Parkinson’s disease. Nicotine is the active ingredient.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Race, SES, and age are predictors of survival in women with breast cancer.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Weight-loss starts at the store. Eat first; shop later.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Video games designed to challenge mental abilities can help seniors reduce cognitive decline.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Meditation, yoga, and other practices that bring deep relaxation can actually alter your genes.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Moderate alcohol consumption may offer some benefit to women who have had breast cancer.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Doctors who see what tests they order cost often cut back on them, saving money.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
It's not calories that make us fat, argues Gary Taubes. And that's why we keep gaining weight.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Finally, a hospital gown that doesn't leave you exposed. Why did it take so long?
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A sneaky study uncovers the organic halo effect when it comes to food.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers tend to study treatments far more frequently than prevention. Is this backwards?
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Depression is common after a heart attack. Treating it not only works, it saves lives and cuts costs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Walking can be just as good as running for the heart.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
African Americans suffer disproportionately from hypertension. A lack of vitamin D may the cause.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A high salt diet may trigger autoimmune diseases like multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Read more > Joel Schilling, M.D., Ph.D.
Heart failure is one of the most common and life-threatening conditions in the U.S. What to do when things go from bad to worse.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Good job Mississippi, no soda bans for you! The state with the highest obesity rate passes a law to protect its standing.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Spending less time sitting could reduce your diabetes risk as much as adding vigorous exercise to your day.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Processed meats like bacon and sausage have been found to shorten life, especially if eaten frequently.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When a person is dying, it is important to discuss hospice care with doctors to avoid unnecessary treatments and offer more hospice time.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Yearly mammograms are unnecessary for women over 65. Worse, they are the source of frightening false-positive results.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When you take a vitamin, each pill contains the amount listed on the label, right? Think again.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Many brain cells that have been damaged by stroke are not dead. Hyperbaric treatment helps them regenerate even years later.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Elderly adults, with their years of exposure and aging immune systems, respond differently to the flu vaccine.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new study finds human fetal cells are highly sensitive to the endocrine disruptor bisphenol A. It's not just about lab animals anymore.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The medications Parkinson's patients take can cause a wonderful side effect — a flowering of creativity.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Aging disrupts slow-wave sleep and memory. But better, memory restoring sleep is possible.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A vegetarian diet lowers heart risk by a third, a huge decrease.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Attention! Atención! Achtung! More evidence that the mental challenges of our youth have long-term benefits.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
As we age, we tend to think we are pretty much done changing. But the truth is there is more to come.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Olympians do seem to live longer, but their advantage is surprisingly easy for us mere mortals to equal.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Weight loss programs become much more effective when paired with an app that keeps track of your progress.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leaving instruments in patients or operating on the wrong body part happens too often.
Read more >Leslie Carr
New years are for fresh starts and self improvement. Here are some findings to take with you into 2013.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
When people are faced with how long it will take them to walk off the calories they are eating, they eat less.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Sitting too much and moving too little can shorten life. They are also easy to remedy.
Read more >Neil Wagner
To eat omega-3s or not, that is the question.
Read more >Neil Wagner
For patients with the heart arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, one heart drug is the opposite of a lifesaver.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Short Bursts of Physical Activity Can Boost Your MemoryAlice G. Walton
Short bursts of activity can help memory, for people with memory problems and those without.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Before you start a diet, it can help to learn how to keep weight off first.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Dr. Tip: The antioxidant found in red wine and red grape juice could help enhance prostate cancer treatment.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Being physically active can help prevent the brain shrinkage that accompanies aging.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Scans show just what caffeine does to the brain. It may protect us from dementia.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The more active you are, the longer you will likely live.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Some people find it pretty easy to shed a stressful day, but for others, it lingers...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Eye drops to prevent cataracts? They work in rats at least...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Recent discoveries about cholesterol overturn old assumptions and may lead to new treatments.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When elderly people take benzodiazepines such as Ativan, Valium and Xanax, their risk of dementia goes up 50%.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What happens when patients have full access to their medical records? The OpenNotes study finds...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Palace eunuchs in Korea lived longer than other men of the time. What does this say about male...
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Can taking Omega-3 fatty acids through foods or supplements help prevent heart disease? A new study casts doubt.
Read more >Neil Wagner
About 25% of all seniors spend more than the total value of all their assets on out-of-pocket...
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Certain blood types carry a significant and inherent risk of CVD. If you know the risks...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Going online to lose weight or to maintain it can be a big help.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Putting an insole in the shoe of a stroke patient on the unaffected side can improve balance and strength almost immediately.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We're learning more about why eating red meat may increase our risk for cancer.
Read more >Charlotte LoBuono
Seniors who took higher concentrations of cocoa flavanols had improvements on cognitive tests...
Read more >Neil Wagner
A simple program of mindfulness mediation replaced lonely feelings with a greater appreciation...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Adding a glass of grapefruit juice can enhance the effect of an anti-cancer drug. And with no...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
By putting a little extra effort into regular movements, senirs can build enough strength and balance to reduce the risk of a fall.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
We thought we knew how the brain cleans itself out. Then a completely unexpected...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Weight loss of greater than 5 percent; exhaustion; decreased grip strength; slow walking; and decreased physical activity indicate frailty.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The culprit in Alzheimer's disease, amyloid-beta, might prevent multiple sclerosis. Come Again?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Place lamps with CFL bulbs at a distance, or put the bulbs behind glass to avoid exposure to UV radiation that can damage skin.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
New research tells us not to be so fast to drop PSA testing, as it still saves a lot of lives.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Smokers over 60 have an 83% increased risk of death.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Combining four medications into one pill to reduce heart disease could work wonders for the aging...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One form of dementia may be the result of the immune system going haywire. Luckily, there might be..
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many people use medical websites to help them learn about their conditions, but not as a substitute for an office visit.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Curbing the hours of the day during which you eat could have a big impact on your weight and health.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Computer time along with physical activity may prevent cognitive decline.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Seniors need to be careful that strength training doesn't also stiffen arteries. Tai Chi can help.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Using a pedometer can motivate seniors to walk farther and exercise longer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Healthcare coverage in the U.S. today is a two-tiered system. Luckily, changes are on the way.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Certain antidepressants can help relieve osteoarthritis pain.
Read more >Neil Wagner
As baby boomers begin to turn 65, their golden years are not looking as golden as in the past...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The simplest activities, even housework, can reduce your risk for cognitive decline.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Your opinions - both good and bad - about the medical care you receive may not be reality-based...
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who took even small numbers of sleeping pills were over three times more likely to die...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Millennial generation is more stressed than generations before. They are also less able to cope.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new antibody injection could lower your "bad" LDL cholesterol.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Delaying motherhood may mean forgoing motherhood. But there are options if you think ahead.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Aspirin may reduce your risk of developing cancer. But there are some risks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Measuring degeneration of the eye could tell us if it is also occurring in the brain.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even active people have an increased risk of death if they sit too much.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even the happiest newlyweds can go on to divorce. But early warning signs might predict who does...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Worrying shortages of two major cancer drugs propel the FDA to find new ways to boost supplies.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Heart attack patients' damaged heart muscles improved after being injected with stem cells...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Y chromosome may affect more than men's sex organs...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Brain connections that form when we learn something new are strengthened when there are friends near
Read more >Martha J. Farah, Ph.D. and Jonathan D. Moreno, Ph.D.
Neuroethics asks, if your high test score is the work of a brain-enhancing drug, is it fair? What is neuromarketing anyway?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When seniors improve their cognitive skills, their personalities also get a boost.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who follow the Mediterranean diet do better mentally as they age. Now we know why...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can lead to reduced immune system function. Reduce stress, reduce your odds for illness.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Being deficient in magnesium raises your risk of stroke. It's better to eat foods with this mineral than take a supplement.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The bacteria that cause some UTIs may come from contaminated foods. Careful food practices are essential.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Alcohol works by releasing "feel good" chemicals, endorphins, in the brain, which could explain its addictiveness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A ten-minute massage can help sore muscles heal after vigorous exercise.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
One in five Americans suffers from mental health problems. There is no reason to feel uncomfortable about seeking help.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Do post-menopausal women and older men need BMD screening every year or two...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A top medical journal questions whether the move to classify grief as depression has merit.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new formula for figuring heart and stroke risk is sobering, but luckily many of the risk factors are largely within our control.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Chronic head injuries can cause dementia, violence and death. Helmets may not help.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Turning to acetaminophen, ibuprofen and aspirin now and then is fine, but long-term use can damage organs.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Overeating has been linked to some forms of memory loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Need help? Call on your humble friends. Those who are arrogant may let you down.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Different from drugs designed to clear amyloid plaques, a new compound, J147, prevents - and stops - Alzheimer's Disease
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The government plans to curb antibiotic use in food animals, hoping to reduce antibiotic-resistance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and brain health go hand in hand; changing your diet can help protect your brain.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The hormone DHEA sounds like a miracle: it may ease menopause symptoms and boost sexual interest.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Maggots not only appear to clean wounds more effectively than modern methods, they may offer...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Long distance runners can develop temporary damage to the heart, but it doesn't mean you should quit.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When people are told to be less prejudiced, they are often more so. There's a better way.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers discover exactly what makes BRCA mutations so dangerous for breast cancer risk...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new study links traffic pollution to type 2 diabetes risk - especially in people who are healthier
Read more >Neil Wagner
Whole body vibration platforms have been marketed to prevent bone loss. Problem is, they don't work.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Pelvic inflammatory disease can threaten a woman’s fertility, so it is important to have a checkup.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Good nutrition and lifestyle choices improve sperm counts.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Nitroglycerin is a century-old treatment for heart attacks, but it can make future cardiovascular events more severe.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new study uncovers a major surprise in the Alzheimer's puzzle.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Rich Club" clusters of highly influential regions of brain cells do serious collaboration.
Read more >Michael J. Gertner
Osteoarthritis is a product of your immune system, not just wear and tear...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For some women, nipple-sparing surgery can help their breasts look more natural after breast cancer surgery.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Happiness measured at one point in time was linked to lower mortality five years later.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Going through a string of difficult life events in middle age raises one's death risk.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Colon cancer tissue was infected with a specific bacterium. Could this mean a cancer antibiotic...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drugs to reduce the brain's immense energy needs may serve to help preserve it when its blood supply
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Contrary to popular belief, the brain can form new connections into adulthood...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Brain stents are not nearly as effective as aggressively treating stroke patients' high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Read more >Robert J. Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D.
When skin is under unrelieved pressure, it breaks down and ulcers occur. Prevention is key.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Get a flu vaccination this year, even if you were vaccinated last year.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
When you're traveling with medications, keep them in the climate-controlled interior of the car, rather than in the hot trunk.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The Grand Slam tennis player tells the world about her battle with Sjogren's syndrome
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More than a checklist of foods to eat or exercises to perform, health is a cluster of behaviors and choices.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In mice, living in a more stimulating envronment was linked to more calorie-burning brown fat. Is the same true for humans?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Stress can lead to depression, but new brain cells may be responsible for stopping the process...
Read more >Neil Wagner
In aging brains cyclic AMP, a cytokine, weakens cell firing, slowing working memory. Blocking it...
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
If you are 60 or older and trying to lose weight, don't skimp on protein, or the weight you lose may be muscle.
Read more >Calvin H. Hirsch, M.D.
Exercise is the fountain of youth. So what are you waiting for? A plan to get you started.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a faulty RAD51D gene means a 1 in 11 chance of ovarian cancer. Knowing your status can help..
Read more >Jessica Wilen Berg, J.D., M.P.H.
When is your health information confidential and when isn't it?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Though they sound healthy, colon cleanses pose serious health risks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who have certain personality traits, like impulsivity and cynicism, are more likely to gain weight over time.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Grape seed extract – and perhaps red wine – shows promise as a way to slow...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Break out the hammocks. Rocking to sleep is not just for babies. It offers a deeper sleep...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Men who engage in “conspicuous spending” (think Porsches) have one thing on their minds...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women with undiagnosed celiac disease go through menopause earlier than celiac women who follow a gluten-free diet.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Yoga can be useful to stroke patients seeking to regain their balance and confidence.
Read more >Robert J. Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D.
Osteoporosis is common among men and women, but there's progress in treatment and prevention.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new technique enables researchers to view patterns of activity within the whole brain...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
From a chance discovery, scientists develop a new way to shut down cancer growth.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Even light exercise can have a significant effect on the health of your heart and blood vessels.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Apples contain ursolic acid, which helps preserve muscle tissue and prevent the wasting that comes with age.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Coffee reduces the risk for cancers — some cancers, anyway. But is coffee always good for you?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hospitals rated the best by big publications may not be any better than others.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Drug interactions can be surprising. Alone, neither Paxil nor Pravachol raise blood sugar...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Some of the connections between genes and disease that we accept as fact may not be so strong after all.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A third-line diabetes medication may help manage blood sugar when other treatments aren't enough.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Skin, our body's largest organ, has simple tastes. The best products are found in the kitchen, not the bathroom cabinet.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Taking anti-inflammatory drugs while on SSRI antidepressants can interfere with the SSRIs' effectiveness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The more you know about your own health, the less likely you are to be hospitalized.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Doctors would often choose different treatments for themselves than those they would recommend...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A laser probe finds deadly melanomas better than current methods, potentially saving time, lives...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
For people with heart trouble, their fitness level may be a better predictor of mortality than their weight.
Read more >Neil Wagner
More than half of all cases of atrial fibrillation, an erratic heartbeat, are preventable.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Sun exposure in childhood and adolescence than can set the stage for skin cancers and problems later.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A supercomputer is turning its talents to diagnosing disease...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Regular exercise can reduce the effect that salt has on blood pressure.
Read more >Neil Wagner
If you are over 65 and on Medicare, you should take advantage of the all the free preventive health care services it provides.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Ibuprofen appears to offer protection against Parkinson's disease. Brain inflammation may be the...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Americans' health is worse than their British counterparts' in everything from asthma to angina.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer patients on opioid painkillers often experience confusion, disorientation and forgetfulness.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Obesity alone dramatically raises the risk of dying from a heart attack.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
A study of 400,000 people over 50 found that those who ate lots of fiber tended to live longer.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Doctors are ordering surgical breast biopsies when needle biopsies would suffice. What's the cost...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Bisphosphonates, used to prevent bone loss from osteoporosis, may actually prolong life beyond preventing fractures.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drinking alcohol daily, smoking and a low body mass index all raise your risk of osteoporosis considerably.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Waiting longer than five years to begin hormones after menopause may reduce the risk of breast cancer associated with HRT.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Too much screen time is linked not only to greater risk of heart disease, but also risk of death from any cause.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People on calcium channel blockers need to steer clear of certain types of antibiotics because they can cause a severe drop in BP.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause may actually have a protective effect when it comes to certain cancers.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Walking just five miles a week helps reduce mental decline, even in those people who have begun to experience cognitive deficits.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Success rate in treatment is linked to the surgical skill and radiation strategy of your oncologist.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women without a family history of breast cancer are still at risk: so talk to your doctor about the right time to screen.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Men who have had prostate cancer can improve their chances of survivial considerably by being active.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Leafy greens and olive oil help protect women from heart disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In certain conditions, cancer cells signal the immune system to "eat" them, leading to powerful...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a Mediterranean-style diet significantly slows cognitive decline in seniors.
Read more >Beth Fontenot, MS, RD, LDN
Seniors who eat a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, poultry, fish and low-fat dairy live longer and better.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In addition to helping your heart, higher levels of HDL ("good") cholesterol may reduce your risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It is not that Alzheimer's brains overproduce dangerous plaques; they have trouble getting rid of...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
According to the Surgeon General, there is no safe level of cigarette smoke, even if it is secondhand.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
CT scans can detect lung cancer early and save lives, but there are risks and costs to be weighed.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Workers with exhaustion and depression felt significantly better after they retired...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Gaining just a few pounds can up your risk for heart disease by as much as 50%.
Read more >Neil Wagner
How many people go to the doctor, get a prescription and either don't fill it or never pick it up?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Telemonitoring" blood pressure via cell phone seems to help because it requires an active partnership between doctor and patient.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Just in: Another new study finds that early mammograms may bring big benefits to women under 50.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The dye used in heart imaging can harm the kidneys. Doctors thought acetylcysteine could protect us.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A new program helps tighten the safety net for rural elders.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
What can a common eye condition reveal more about our overall health?
Read more >Robin Baradarian, M.D., FACG
A primer on colon cancer screening, from virtual colonoscopies to the real thing. Don't sweat it. Do it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Parkinson's disease appears linked to problems in the brain's energy stores...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating more whole grains (and fewer refined grains) can help reduce belly fat, and your risk for diabetes and heart disease.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Aging well has been linked to three factors: faith in your ability to exert control over your life, social support and exercise.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Low doses of aspirin may be quite effective in fighting off colon cancer in those at high risk — but how it works is still a mystery.
Read more >Robert J. Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D.
This disorder causes bony overgrowth and problems with the bone's structure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Hormone replacement therapy may increase the risk of developing breast cancer and of dying from it.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Higher B12 levels are linked to reduced risk of cognitive decline, including Alzheimer's disease.
Read more >John W. Wiley, M.D., and Roberto Towns, Ph.D.
Uncontrolled blood sugar can wreak havoc on diabetics' nervous systems. Learn the signs and symptoms.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking blood pressure meds before you go to sleep at night boosts their effectiveness by working with your body's natural rhythms.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Two new studies add to the debate about whether mammograms should be standard for women in their 40s
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Employers can help employees and their families get healthy with company programs and modest cash incentives.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Anger and sadness tend to make a person's experience of pain worse.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Metabolic syndrome (insulin resistance, high blood pressure, blood fats and sugar) doubles the risk for heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
More magnesium in your diet, such as that found in whole grains, can reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Just 20 minutes of exercise a day may help reduce fractures in women with bone loss.
Read more >Istvan Merchenthaler, M.D., Ph.D., D.Sc. and Laszlo Prokai, Ph.D., D,Sc.
Getting estrogen to your brain is the quickest route to reducing some of menopause's worst symptoms, like hot flashes and memory loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The FDA has issued restrictions on who can be prescribed the type 2 diabetes drug Avandia®...
Read more >Neil Wagner
A small study has found that stroke patients recover better when they receive magnetic pulses...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Joint supplements for arthritis have, unfortunately, not been demonstrated to help ailing joints.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Opening clogged arteries with angioplasty is useful for relieving angina, but it doesn't prevent heart attacks.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People taking high doses of B vitamins had less brain shrinkage than those who didn't...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Many people think their doctors made an error. True or not, patients often switch doctors...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating omega-3 fatty acids may help reduce inflammation that's linked to diabetes.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Researchers calculate that medical malpractice and defensive medicine cost the nation billions...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
HRT may affect how doctors interpret the tests, leading to diagnoses diagnoses of breast cancer...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
You may be able to reverse metabolic syndrome completely by making some important changes to your diet.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Seniors who worry about falling actually fall more than those who don't.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Smoking just one cigarette a day, or being around smokers, can lead to damage to your airways.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People with hearts that pump most effectively tend to have larger brains. Coincidence? Not likely.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Doctors testing a woman's cholesterol may want to ask when her last period was, since estrogen level
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cancer cells actually prefer fructose over glucose to fuel themselves and multiply.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A procedure that stops blood flow to uterine fibroids may be an alternative to hysterectomy.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
"Clinically Proven" Beauty Products: Not Guilty, but Not Proven EitherNeil Wagner
Don't accept the term, "clinically proven" at face value. Look further to find out just what kind of study was done and by whom.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Calcium supplements may strengthen the bones, but they may also raise the risk of heart attack...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Chest compressions alone are just effective as CPR with mouth-to-mouth in a heart attack emergency.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who have higher levels of the chemicals PCBs in their bodies also seem to have higher BP.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Doctors are busy and may not listen well. It helps to come prepared with any questions you may have written down in advance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a strong social support system rivals quitting smoking in terms of the years it can add to our lives.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating fish rich in healthy fats may help protect the eyes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Researchers relieved blocked arteries in rats by stroking a whisker. Can this be applied to humans?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Not just for diabetics: A sniff of the hormone insulin may help recover memory in Alzheimer's...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An antibiotic often prescribed for urinary tract infections can raise potassium levels dangerously..
Read more >Robert J. Pignolo, M.D., Ph.D.
Who are the oldest old – those 100 years of age and older? And what can these centenarians tell us about aging?
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Most Americans are getting too much salt, and most of it comes from processed foods.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Women who go through early menopause – before age 46 – may be at double the risk for cardio events.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
HDL, the “Good” cholesterol, has been linked to lower cancer risk in addition to its contribution to heart health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The FDA has a new website that tracks problems people have had with various prescription drugs.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Fibromyalgia patients better manage their pain with cognitive behavior therapy and exercise.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Early studies using a tiny vacuum to remove blood clots in the brain show promise...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
It is often a good idea to remove an inflamed gallbladder sooner rather than later.
Read more >Neil Wagner
New drugs are often prescribed over the old even if they aren't better or more cost effective.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Patients with implanted heart devices like pacemakers or defibrillators may want to establish a directive for their deactivation.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Elderly kidney patients should not be given ESAs, or erythropoesis-stimulating agents. The drugs pose a risk of stroke and clots.
Read more >Neil Wagner
It is not uncommon for sexual satisfaction to decline with age. Talking with your partner can help in many ways.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A TIA or transient ischemic attack is a mini-stroke, but with no lasting damage. It is often a warning sign and should be treated.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Getting a full night's sleep may help you live longer and help prevent type 2 diabetes.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Laughter affects the body much the same way exercise does, reducing stress and pain...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Dancing can improve seniors' balance, walking speed and overall functioning, not to mention their spirits.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A promising "Buffy-Coat" technique uses platelet-rich plasma to help tooth-extraction patients...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Patients in intensive care units often experience interrupted sleep. Finding ways to block noise and light can help.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Increasing your intake of vitamin B6 and folate may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Playing computer games may improve the specific mental skills the game calls for, but doesn't seem to improve mental capacity.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A new approach yields cells that provide a look at a genetic marker which may predict cancer...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Volunteering at their local animal shelter is one good way for cardiac patients to get the exercise they need to recover.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spinal fusion is not always the only or best way to ease the pain associated with spinal stenosis and disc problems.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The number of people over 40 who have difficulty climbing stairs or walking a quarter mile has risen. The impact on healthcare could be...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
An hour a day of moderate exercise like walking or a half-hour of vigorous exercise like jogging can prevent weight gain.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Taking over-the-counter pain medication like aspirin or ibuprofen may raise the risk of hearing loss, particularly in men.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A clothespin-like clip, inserted through a vein in the groin, is an alternative to heart surgery...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Quitting smoking improves FMD, or flow mediated dilation of blood vessels, a strong indicator of heart health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A hip fracture in an elderly patient is a life-altering event. Often they receive inadequate care during the first three months.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
High blood pressure is not a good thing, but it does appear having high BP in times of heart stress is an advantage.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Research has found that Zen meditation reduces the experience of pain, seemingly by thickening the brain's gray matter.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Exercise can reduce the anxiety people may feel when living with a chronic illness.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Once you are over 70, a few extra pounds may actually be beneficial and may add to longevity.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
Oral contraceptives appear to lower the bone density of women using them. Age and time on the pill seem to be factors.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
High blood pressure is connected to an increase in the number of white matter brain lesions connected to mental decline.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Taking a break after absorbing new information may help you retain it better by making it easier to move into long-term memory.
Read more >Esther Entin, M.D.
A series of studies on exercise and aging shows that brisk walking can improve bones, heart and balance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise helps prevent cognitive decline. Better circulation in the brain and increased brain cell production are two reasons why.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Heart attack survival rates will only improve if more bystanders know CPR and the use of devices to shock the heart increases.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The more green tea elderly subjects drank in a day, the less likely they were to be depressed...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having a second stroke soon after the first makes disability much more likely, so it is important to be aware of factors that raise the risk
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Adult stem cells may help speed patients' recovery from a heart attack by spurring the growth of new blood vessels.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
By middle age we need to be careful about how much active exercise we do. Swimming and low-impact exercise is best.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating more fresh fruits and vegetables helps seniors' hearts and their cognitive function.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A diet high in antioxidants, particularly vitamins E and C, may slow age-related muscle loss.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Having high HDL, the "good" cholesterol actually seems to help reduce the chances of heart failure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Retirement is good for your health. In fact, if your work life has been stressful, you are likely to feel much better after you retire. According to one study, it's like turning the clock back eight years
Read more >Neil Wagner
The narrower and stiffer the artery, the faster blood flows, raising blood pressure.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A gene, P13K, appears to play a big role in aging in the heart, reducing thickening of heart tissue and offering better overall function...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Drinking coffee offers no defense against the natural decline of mental abilities as we age. But several other factors seem to be good predictors...
Read more >Lona Mody, M.D., M.Sc.
Millions of infections occur in nursing homes each year, costing billions of dollars.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Taking vitamin D supplements appears to help prevent falls in older adults, perhaps by strengthening bones.
Read more >Jane Brody
Palliative medicine is a new specialty which
focuses on easing patients' symptoms and delivering humane medical care at the end of life.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Prostate cancers are classed from low to high risk based on three factors: size, location and microscopic appearance.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating meat in middle-age, may actually help people live independently longer in old age.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
In what may be a crucial finding for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease, a tiny portion of a protein, called N60, appears to be...
Read more >Alice G. Walton
There is a strong connection between bodily health and brain health.
Read more >Neil Wagner
When it comes to exercise, your body has a short memory. It wants to know what you've done for it lately.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Once a significant amount of weight is lost, the heart actually restructures into a healthier, more productive version of itself.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating a healthy, Mediterranean-style diet is linked to significantly lower rates of Alzheimerss disease.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Studies show that cynical and hostile people have a higher mortality rate than those who are optimistic and trusting.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Celiac disease, usually considered a young person's disease, may develop in the elderly.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People over 60 may be at risk of experiencing "silent" strokes, those which go unnoticed...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Older adults are more likely to incorrectly repeat a task once it has become habitual, like taking daily medication.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
A growth factor (GCSF) often used to increase white blood cell production in the bone marrow of cancer patients may actually reverse Alzheimer‘s
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Physical fitness and a high school education are two factors that appear to decrease the risk of mental decline.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Cubital tunnel syndrome, or cell phone elbow, results from the compression of the ulnar nerve.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Cognitive functions do indeed seem to suffer slightly in early menopause. But these functions rebound when menopause is fully underway.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form of the nighttime sleep disorder.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Moderate alcohol consumption, particularly wine, can lengthen life and reduce the risk of dementia.
Read more >Neil Wagner
The current flu outbreak is relatively mild. So what's the worry?
Read more >Neil Wagner
Even people who have a seemingly rich social network can still feel lonely or isolated.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Since time is often critical in an emergency, it is important to know whether the ER you are going to is capable of handling...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Older adults should sit around for a while after drinking and let the alcohol metabolize before driving home.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Arthroscopy, the minimally-invasive surgical technique, appears to be of limited value for osteoarthritis of the knee...
Read more >Leslie Carr and Tom Gilbert
Becoming an informed consumer of health information is as important to your health as any exercise, drug or health plan.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
While some forms of prostate cancer may never pose a health threat, other forms are quite malignant and can be life-threatening.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Strengthening quads after a total knee replacement can improve functional performance enough to rival that of healthy older adults.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Direct-to-consumer advertising needs to present the benefits of drugs, as well as side effects, so consumers can make decisions with their doctors.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Staying mentally active by reading or playing games (turn off the TV) are excellent ways to keep the brain "fit."
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Strong quadriceps can keep knee cartilage from crumbling.
Read more >Kelli Dunham, RN, BSN
The flu virus appears to survive longest in low humidity, which is why it is more common during the winter.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Eating fruits and veggies works to reduce oxidative stress in the body.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Spinal discs are gel-filled sacs that sit between the vertebrae (bones) of the spinal column. They function as a cushion or shock absorber.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
A protein in cartilage appears associated with age-related articular cartilage loss, a discovery that could lead to more effective treatments for OA.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
People who are calm and outgoing, also known as type B's, are less likely to develop dementia than those who are easily stressed...
Read more >Neil Wagner
Peripheral artery disease is estimated to affect one out of every 16 adults over the age of 40, but often goes undiagnosed.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Let your dentist know if you are taking bisphosphonates for osteoporosis. They can bring on deterioration of the jawbone.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The acidity of a diet high in grains and meats may actually increase the excretion of calcium, weakening bones.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Alzheimer's disease may be a result of energy deprivation in the brain brought about by poor circulation causing insufficient glucose.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Warming up before exercise can greatly reduce the risk of injury.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Listening to pleasurable music helps dilate blood vessels significantly, just as blood pressure medications like statins do.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Neutralizing the metabolic acidity of the typical American diet can effectively reduce bone loss in older people.
Read more >Neil Wagner
As triglyceride levels go up, so does the risk of stroke.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Exercise may help keep the brain young by halting the natural decline of new neurons produced in the brain, according to a new study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology.
Read more >Neil Wagner
If a clot or part of it dislodges and travels to the lung and blocks an artery, a pulmonary embolism can occur.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
Patients often misinterpret or completely misunderstand the medical questionnaires given to them at doctors' offices.
Read more >Alice G. Walton
The accumulation of fat in the liver can lead to such diseases as cirrhosis and fibrosis.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Bones may seem like such solid, unchanging objects. In reality, they’re very dynamic.
Read more >Neil Wagner
Study says Tai Chi can help reduce the pain of arthritis.
Read more >Jordana Bieze Foster
Glucosamine and chondroitin may not work as well together as we think.
Read more >Neil Wagner
People who have diabetes are two to five times more likely to suffer from heart disease than the general population.
Read more >Lindsey Harle, M.D.
When it comes to cardiac arrest, where you live that can make a difference.
Read more >Neil Wagner
A Mediterranean diet is a diet that's rich in grain, fruits, vegetables, nuts, olive oil and includes a moderate amount of red wine.
Read more >Lindsey Harle, M.D
Eating more chocolate increases blood flow to the brain, and may improve memory...
Read more >Barbara Boughton
"Eating well is vital at any age, but as you get older, your daily food choices can make an important difference in your health."
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Smoking increases the risk or RA, but moderate drinking seems to reduce it.
Read more > Tish Davidson
According to new guidelines set by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, post−menopausal women over 50 aren't the only people doctors need to monitor for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Taking aspirin before bedtime is more effective for preventing hypertension.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
We have all seen urban runners, skating and bicyclists dodging traffic or paralleling busy roads and highways, and wondered: do the benefits of being in shape outweigh the dangers of breathing all that polluted air? According to medical experts, the answer may well be no.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
More than 700,000 Americans have a stroke each year, many never fully recover.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Walking for an hour a day, five times a week, can take a dozen years off your biological clock.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Staying in good shape is harder for older women than older men because women's bodies are less able to replace muscle that is lost naturally as they age, according to a new study.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Sleeping on a hard mattress may worsen back pain.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Simple relaxation and stress management techniques may make it possible for elderly people with a form of high blood pressure reduce their reliance on antihypertensive drugs, which pose certain risks for this age group.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Many of us know one or two of the warning signs of heart attack, but few know all the symptoms or have a clear idea of what them.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Mediterranean countries have a lower rate of stroke compared to the US, which may reflect the influence of the "Mediterranean diet."
Read more >Tom Gilbert
It is important to know if the information you are gathering on the Web is from a credible source.
Read more >Leslie Carr
Add another finding to the growing list of studies telling us how important exercise is in reducing the impact of aging.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People concerned about senile dementia should make sure they are eating plenty of leafy vegetables.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
There is an old saying: "the more time you waste, the more you have.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Anti-TNF compounds used to treat arthritis have a positive effect on B cells, which are involved in many autoimmune diseases.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
For some older women, calcium may increase the risk of heart attack.
Read more >John E. Morley, M.B., B.Ch. and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D.
Sleep and LongevityLeslie Carr
We all understand that too little sleep can be bad for your health.
Read more >John E. Morley, M.B., B.Ch., and Sheri R. Colberg, Ph.D.
Your bone mineral density should be repeated after two years to determine your rate of bone loss.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
You may have heard the saying: there are no fat people over 60.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Taking a low-dose aspirin once a day can help prevent heart attacks, but new research suggests that this may only be true for men...
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Be sure to tell your doctor if you routinely use ibuprofen or other NSAIDs because these can put you at risk for GI injury and bleeding.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Hot peppers — the spicy kind — are part of a promising new approach to pain relief that appears to block pain without also disrupting thinking, balance or body awareness.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Vitamin E appears to help some people avoid heart disease. But it may make others more vulnerable to it.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
The treatment for Lyme disease is fairly straightforward — except when it isn't.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Stroke kills over 160,000 Americans each year.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Recent research has led to a growing awareness of the importance of vitamin D to our overall health.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Studies find that consuming alcohol increases your chance of rapid tumor growth.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People who get a steroid injection in their shoulder might be better off waiting a few weeks before returning to regular activities or starting physical therapy, according to a new study.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Treating hypertension early may actually save healthcare dollars by avoiding expensive procedures later.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Early and aggressive use of the latest rheumatoid arthritis drugs may lead to remission of this notoriously intractable disease.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
"High-dose cortisone is the second most common cause of osteoporosis, and we currently have no real treatment for this serious side effect," says Steven L.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Hip resurfacing may help you avoid hip replacement.
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
Suicide Assessment, Intervention and PreventionMorton M. Silverman, M.D.
In Trials: Treatments for Rheumatoid ArthritisPeter Barland, M.D.
For some RA sufferers, the anti-TNF drugs are not effective. Two new drugs offer an alternative.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
A promising new treatment may be able to reeducate the body's immune system to stop it from attacking healthy joint tissue.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
Every minute of every day, two people die from sepsis in the United States.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
For years, fibromyalgia sufferers have been telling sometimes skeptical doctors about their pain.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D. and Paolo M. Suter, M.D.
Some people are "salt sensitive." If they increase their salt, they increase their blood pressure.
Read more >Yusuf Yazici, M.D., and Akgun Ince, M.D.
Strengthening exercises for the quadriceps can help relieve symptoms of knee arthritis.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
A Potent Argument for Exercise?Tom Gilbert
Exercise helps reduce the risk of erectile dysfunction or ED.
Read more >John E. Morley, M.D.
Not long ago, a man named Al Hanna successfully reached the southern summit of Mt.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
The blood vessels of older athletes tend to function just as well as those younger group.
Read more >Tom Gilbert
People experience pain differently; some are more sensitive than others. Genes may be the reason.
Read more >M. Nergis Alnigenis (Yanmaz), M.D., and Peter Barland, M.D.
A low-impact exercise program may help relieve the symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Joel B. Mason, M.D.
The elderly need to drink at least 8 servings of water or equivalent liquids every day.
Read more >Ahmed Syed Ali, M.D., and John E. Morley, M.D.
If you are often sleepy during the daytime, you may have sleep apnea and should see your doctor.
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
Two common conditions that can produce chest pain and are frequently confused with angina are esophageal reflux disease and panic attacks.
Read more >Robert G. Lerner, M.D.
As we all know, it is influenza season again.
Read more >James R. Lupski, M.D., Ph.D.
A mutation can be caused by a change in a whole chromosome or involve just one base pair of a specific gene.
Read more >Eddy Barasch, M.D.
Echocardiography is so sensitive that it can detect mild murmurs not otherwise heard, alerting your doctor to potential problems.
Read more >Robert M. Russell, M.D., and Carmen Castanada Sceppa, M.D., Ph.D.
Amino acid supplements are not digested and absorbed into the body as readily as amino acidscoming directly from food sources.
Read more >John E. Morley, M.D.
Incontinence, the inability to restrain the discharge of urine, is an extremely common and highly treatable disorder.
Read more >Susan C. Stewart, M.D.
Balance exercise, like Tai Chi, can lessen the risk of falls.
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