Harvard Health Letter articles from February 2002

Harvard Health Letter archives from February 2002

Nutrition - Taking Stock of Antioxidants.(Statistical Data Included)
February 1, 2002... Although grounded in science, the field of nutrition is full of fads. One of the biggest is the current enthusiasm for antioxidants. They have been credited with everything from protecting against Alzheimer's disease and erasing wrinkles to...

Arthritis - Hip Replacement.
February 1, 2002... The hip joint is one of the body's small wonders. Its design makes it possible for us to twist, turn, and pivot in some marvelous ways. Exceptional hip action helps make a Balanchine ballet beautiful, an Elvis shimmy naughty, and a Barry Bonds...

Cholesterol - Raising HDL Cholesterol: A Worthwhile Goal?(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... HDL is the "good" cholesterol, ferrying cholesterol back to the liver for safe disposal while "bad" LDL forms damaging plaques on artery walls. The benefits of actively lowering LDL are well documented. But at this point, it isn't clear how...

Stroke - Carotid Artery Narrowings: Surgery Versus Stents.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... If you are middle-aged or older, you may have noticed that your physician puts his or her stethoscope on your neck during your physical examination. Your doctor isn't trying to hear your heart or your breathing, but rather is listening for a...

By the Way, Doctor . . . Vitamins and Zinc Slow Macular Degeneration.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2002... Q: I'm 72 and was recently told that I am losing a little bit of my sight because of macular degeneration. My doctor assured me that it was progressing very slowly, but also said there wasn't really anything to do about it. But I read that...