Health & Wellness Tips

Cataracts affect more than 22 million people in the U.S. and are the leading cause of blindness among the country’s older adults. By age 65, about half of the population has cataracts. Read More

Bisphosphonates, a class of drugs designed to strengthen bone mass that includes osteoporosis drugs like Fosamax and Actonel, have been linked recently to an increased risk of thigh bone breaks. Read More

Mammograms are one of the most effective tools in detecting breast cancer. In women with dense or nonfatty tissue, however, detection can be difficult and additional screening may be needed. Read More

The concept of energy balance – that the number of calories consumed must be offset by the number burned – is gaining traction among researchers as a way to reduce cancer rates. Read More