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Osteoporosis is one of the biggest threats to your health as you age.
About 10 million Americans have it. Another 44 million are at risk for getting it because they have low bone density.i
One in five men and one in three women over age 50 will eventually suffer a broken bone because of osteoporosis.ii
Injuries such as broken hips can be debilitating.… Read More
A major study shows that the ancient yogi masters were right…
Meditation makes your brain sharper.
And researchers at Trinity College in Dublin have discovered how it works.i
There are different kinds of meditation. Types that focus on breathing have long been known to have particular benefits. They increase your ability to focus and giving you a more positive state of mind. … Read More
As we age, we face an increasing possibility of having surgery.
More than half of all surgeries (53%) are performed on people over 65.i
Heart disease, cancer, fractured bones, and any number of other medical conditions might force us under a surgeon’s knife.
There is one surgical complication that seniors need to worry about more than any other. And it’s something that doctors rarely mention to patients.… Read More
For tobacco smokers, e-cigarettes can seem like a win-win.
E-cig vapor does not contain the carcinogenic tars in tobacco smoke. So the risk of cancer is likely lower.
Vaping also doesn’t produce secondhand smoke that can poison people around you.
And e-cigs save money. They are 40% cheaper per puff than regular tobacco cigarettes.i
But a major study has found that vaping carries an unexpected—and potentially deadly–health risk.… Read More
By the time men reach their 50s, half have an enlarged prostate.
This condition is called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. It can make a man miserable.
Men with the condition often have a hard time emptying their bladder completely. They may have to urinate so often that it interferes with their sleep. This can lead to fatigue and other health problems.… Read More
News that Merck’s antiviral drug molnupiravir had successfully treated coronavirus patients in clinical trials set off celebrations around the world.
Headlines trumpeted claims that we might finally have a truly effective pill that prevents severe COVID in people who get infected. Shares of Merck stock jumped. One German doctor called molnupiravir “a game changer.”i
A trial involving about 700 people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19 showed that the medication cut in half the risk of hospitalization.… Read More