May 9, 2008

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Fewer than 40% of hypertensives have their blood pressure under control. Making sure they take their prescribed treatment is a large part of the answer... More   NEWS Diabetes Drugs May Increase Hip Fractures May 9, 2008 Exercise Makes Cancer Patients Less Tired May 8, 2008 Are You at Risk for Hot Flushes? May 7, 2008 Updated News for Your Heart About the Graveyard Shift May 6, 2008 Osteoporosis Drug Linked to Irregular Heartbeat May 5, 2008  More News   HEALTH CENTERS  Alzheimer's Disease  Arthritis and Gout  Cancer  Cholesterol Disorders  Depression  Diabetes  Digestive Problems  Emotional Health  Exercise  Falls and Injuries  Hearing  Heart and Circulation  Memory  Neurological Disorders  Nutrition  Osteoporosis  Overweight  Pain and Headache  Positive Aging  Respiratory Diseases  Sexuality  Skin Problems  Sleep Disorders  Stroke  Thyroid Disease  Urinary Problems  Vision  Other Health Topics     ARTICLES NEW Overweight women who exercise mitigate their heart risk May 9, 2008 Being physically active can offset some of the heart risks of being overweight, according to a long-running study on women's health. But the best combination is physical activity plus a healthy weight. NEW Death rates after heart surgery are down May 9, 2008 Heart bypass surgery is safer than ever according to a new study. Hospitals where fewer heart procedures are carried out have shown a dramatic decrease in death rates following surgery. NEW Hormone therapy is linked to increased stroke risk among women. May 9, 2008 Hormone replacement therapy could increase a woman's risk of having a stroke, according to a new study. The risk is present whatever the timing of the start of hormone treatment and whatever medication regime is used.  More Articles   TOOLS How Likely Are You to Have a Heart Attack? June 7, 2004 Are You Dependent on Nicotine? May 1, 2004 What's Your Target Heart Rate? April 6, 2004  More Tools   QUESTIONS & ANSWERS I think my father is depressed but he won't admit it. January 29, 2007 I am really worried about my aging father. He seems to have no interest in doing things or meeting people and has even lost his appetite. However he is in quite good health. Do you think he is depressed? and how can I help him? How to Regain Confidence Driving after a Stroke? January 29, 2007 My father has had a stroke but has regained his physical abilities. His problem is a loss of confidence driving his car although he wants to return to driving.. He really needs his car as he lives a way from friends and activities. What can be done to help him? How do I Know whether my son has ADHD or Bipolar Disorder? January 29, 2007 My brother has just been diagnosed with 'bipolar'. Is it hereditary? Are there any tests I can have? I'm really worried about this as my son has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.  More Questions & Answers CLINICAL TRIALS  What are clinical trials and how are they conducted? Here you can trace the development of clinical trials from their beginning up to the present day... AGEPAGES PUBLISHED BY NIA/NIH  The Public Information Office at the National Institute on Aging topics related to health and aging...

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