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- 1From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.On call Carotid ultrasound to prevent stroke Q. I often receive offers in the mail to perform an ultrasound of my carotid arteries. Should I sign up for a carotid ultrasound? A. You probably don't need this...
- 2From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.In the journals Regular exercise reduces the risk of mental decline Physically active older adults are less likely to decline mentally, even if they already have brain changes that could put them at higher risk,...
- 3From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.AMD: a preventable form of vision loss Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can be stopped or slowed if caught early enough. Regular eye exams are crucial. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a common cause...
- 4From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.In the journals Generic cholesterol drug works as well as the brand-name version The FDA ensures that generic medications are just as effective as brand-name versions. Now it's been confirmed in a study of generic...
- 5From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.Weak kidneys? Pay attention but don't worry excessively Many older men have low-normal kidney function, but it doesn't need to become a serious health threat. Chronic kidney disease means the kidneys*the body's...
- 6From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.On call Causes of cold feet Q. My feet are always cold, especially when I go to bed. Could I have a problem with my circulation? A. Two of the most common causes of cold feet are decreased circulation in the...
- 7From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.In the journals Healthy eating, healthy mind Men who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to suffer from strokes, depression, and declining mental function in older age, according to a study in Annals of...
- 8From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.On Call When to worry about a cough Q. Doctors always say to get checked out if you have a persistent cough. But how long would a cough have to last before I should see a doctor? A. Medically speaking, a...
- 9From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.Flu shot: Good insurance, not a guarantee Not everyone will be protected by the flu shot, but it's still a good idea for men at risk of complications from influenza. Soon it will be the season of the common cold,...
- 10From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.On call How urinary drugs affect blood pressure Q. I recently started using an alpha blocker to relieve my difficulties starting urination and emptying my bladder. I am concerned about the drug's known tendency to...
- 11From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.Make your end-of-life wishes known Healthcare proxies and advance directives help ensure you get only the kind of care you want. What kind of medical care would you want if you were unable to express your wishes...
- 12From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.On call What stop smoking aid works best? Q. Do any of the smoking cessation aids, like gum or patches, work better than the others? A. No single stop-smoking tool is proven to be the best, but they all work...
- 13From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.Ask the doctor Jogging and arthritis Q. I'm 68 and I've jogged regularly for decades, but I've developed a touch of arthritis in my knees. Will continuing to run make my knees wear out faster? A. Having mild...
- 14From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.Neck lump is common sign of throat cancer due to HPV virus In people diagnosed with an increasingly common form of mouth and throat cancer linked to infection with the oral human papillomavirus (HPV), the symptom...
- 15From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.The new PSA report: Understand the controversy The day before the findings were even released, The New York Times reported on the long-awaited United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on...
- 16From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.On call The buzz about blueberries Q. I've always enjoyed fruit with my breakfast cereal. Over the past year, my family seems to have shifted from bananas and strawberries to a steady diet of blueberries "because...
- 17From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.Cutting red meat*for a longer life New data shows substantial benefit in eliminating or reducing consumption of red meat and substituting healthier proteins. Red meat: in addition to raising the risk for...
- 18From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.On callBPH (hypertrophy vs. hyperplasia) Q. As a retired physician, I particularly appreciate Harvard Men's Health Watch since it's an easy way for me to learn about new developments in medicine. As a 78-year-old man...
- 19From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.High-tech heart tests and procedures you may not need*and why Having diagnostic tests for your heart *just in case' may not help you live longer or feel better, and might cause harm. One in three American men has...
- 20From: Harvard Men's Health Watch.In the journals Popular cardiac drug may prevent pneumonia If your ACE inhibitor gives you a cough, hang in there*that drug-induced hacking might prevent you from developing a case of pneumonia. This interesting...