Key TakeawaysBody mass index (BMI) is only one part of your health assessment.Doctors say that BMI may not be an accurate representation of overall health.Lifestyle factors, other disease symptoms, and mental health should all be taken into account as well. Key Takeaways Body mass index (BMI) is only one part of your health assessment.Doctors say that BMI may not be an accurate representation of overall health.Lifestyle factors, other disease symptoms, and mental health should all be taken into account as well....

Key TakeawaysAn American Cancer Society study found that 40% of all cancer cases in the U.S. are due to modifiable risk factors like smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption.While some cancers are hereditary, genetic factors account for only 5–10% of cancers, with lifestyle factors being the primary contributors to cancer risk. Key Takeaways An American Cancer Society study found that 40% of all cancer cases in the U.S. are due to modifiable risk factors like smoking, obesity, and alcohol consumption....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHistoryUsesHow to CalculateStatistics Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents History Uses How to Calculate Statistics Not to be confused withlifespan(the maximum amount ofyears a species can live—currently over 120 for humans) orlife expectancy(the average length of life for a population), HALE takes into account years lived in less-than-full health due to disease or injury. HALE combinesmortalityandmorbiditydata of a country or region to estimate the expected years of life in good health for the average person in that area....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBMI and Older AdultsHealthy Weight RangeWeight ChartCalculate Your BMIHigher BMI BenefitsUnderweightWeight Goals Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents BMI and Older Adults Healthy Weight Range Weight Chart Calculate Your BMI Higher BMI Benefits Underweight Weight Goals A healthy weight and BMI range for adults over age 65 may mean carrying a few extra pounds. According to the National Institutes of Health, abody mass index (BMI)of 25 to 27, which is typically considered overweight, may offer bone health benefits and protect againstosteoporosis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHow Hearing WorksMain CausesOther CausesToo-Loud SoundLoud Sound LimitsPreventing Hearing Loss Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents How Hearing Works Main Causes Other Causes Too-Loud Sound Loud Sound Limits Preventing Hearing Loss Hearing loss in adults has many causes. Some hearing loss causes, such as noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), are preventable. Other causes, such as those inherited from your family, are harder to prevent....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCauses and Risk FactorsPathologyDiagnosisTreatmentPreventionWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes and Risk Factors Pathology Diagnosis Treatment Prevention When to See a Healthcare Provider Hearing loss is one of the most common complications of bacterialmeningitis.Hearing loss can be temporary or permanent. Diagnosing and treating meningitis quickly, ideally within a day or two of the appearance of symptoms, can greatly lower the risk of hearing loss....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIssuesCausesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Issues Causes Diagnosis Treatment Inflammation and demyelination frommultiple sclerosis(MS) can cause a host of symptoms and complications. In some, damage to the hearing nerve pathways in the brain and the brainstem may lead to ringing in the ears (tinnitus) and hearing loss. Hearing loss may also take place during an acuteexacerbation. In very rare cases, it has been reported as the first symptom of the disease....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsHeart Attack OverviewHow Common?EthnicityAge and GenderCauses and Risk FactorsMortality RatesEarly Detection Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Heart Attack Overview How Common? Ethnicity Age and Gender Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Rates Early Detection Each year, more than 800,000 people in the United States have aheart attack(myocardial infarction). The majority of these heart attacks are for the first time. About 25% of diagnosed heart attacks happen to people who have already survived one....

Women can experience all the textbookheart attack symptomsthat men do. However, heart attack symptoms in women tend to be more subtle, leading many women and their healthcare providers to downplay them or delaytreatment. For example, while chest pain is the classic symptom associated with reduced blood flow to the heart, many women having a heart attack have no chest pain. Still others experience a burning sensation that can easily be confused forheartburn....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinitionPurposePreparationWhat to ExpectRecoveryLong-Term Care Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition Purpose Preparation What to Expect Recovery Long-Term Care ChaNaWiT/Getty Images What Is Heart Bypass Surgery? The duration of the surgery is about four to six hours. After the procedure, you will be taken to the intensive care unit (ICU) or the coronary intensive care unit (CICU) to recover. Verywell / Tim Liedtke...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsStatisticsRisk Factors and PreventionHeart Disease Survival RateFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Statistics Risk Factors and Prevention Heart Disease Survival Rate Frequently Asked Questions From 1990 to 2019, cardiovascular disease cases almost doubled, increasing from 271 million to 523 million worldwide. Deaths fromheart diseasealso increased, from 12.1 million in 1990 to 18.6 million in 2019. Verywell / Jessica Olah...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUnderstanding Heart FailureTypes of MedicationsACE InhibitorsSide Effects of ACE InhibitorsAngiotensin Receptor BlockersSide Effects of ARBsWhich ARB Is Right for Me?Beta-BlockersSide Effects of Beta-BlockersWhich Beta-Blocker Is Right for Me?Other Medications Prescribed for Heart FailureFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Understanding Heart Failure Types of Medications ACE Inhibitors Side Effects of ACE Inhibitors Angiotensin Receptor Blockers Side Effects of ARBs Which ARB Is Right for Me?...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsFoods to EatFoods to AvoidPrenventing Heart AttackImproving Heart HealthDiets for Heart Disease Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Foods to Eat Foods to Avoid Prenventing Heart Attack Improving Heart Health Diets for Heart Disease Your everyday lifestyle habits, especially your diet, are essential to supporting your heart health. Heart diseases, including conditions like high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol, heart attack, an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), and stroke, have been the leading cause of death among people living in the United States since 1933....