No one wants to take pills they don’t need to.
But millions of patients are taking unnecessary hypertension medications because their doctors use incorrect procedures when taking blood pressure readings. This can result in falsely high numbers and unneeded prescriptions.
… Read MoreAs we head into summer, it’s time to enjoy barbecues, poolside parties, and hikes through the woods. But the warm weather also brings mosquitoes.
Americans used to think of them as mere pests. The itchy bites were annoying, but nothing that could cause any real damage to our health.
… Read MoreAmericans have an average life expectancy of 78.7 years. That’s shorter than almost all other high-income countries.
The U.S. ranks 31st in the world for lifespan. We’re behind even small, poorer countries like Cyprus and Malta.1
… Read MoreWhen your knees hurt, your first impulse may be to stay off of them. But a new study of golfers shows that’s exactly the wrong strategy.
Researchers found that golfers with knee osteoarthritis are better off walking the course than taking a cart.
… Read MoreScientists have long known about a true “fountain of youth’’… a way to increase lifespan beyond the normal range.
The problem is, few people want to do it because it’s so difficult.
Eating drastically fewer calories – about 30% fewer than normal – has been shown to make animals and humans live longer. It also prevents age-related diseases.
… Read MoreIntermittent fasting (IF) has become popular as a weight loss strategy. But a new analysis shows the benefits go far beyond a slimmer body.
Researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine examined what short periods of fasting do to your body in addition to lowering body weight.
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