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Knowing and understanding key heart numbers can help determine your risk for developing heart disease or stroke. Learn the numbers you need to know.

Benign prostatic hyperplasia, also called prostate gland enlargement or BPH, is a common condition as men get older. Approximately 70% of men experience symptoms by age 60 – and as men age...

...% of men experience symptoms by age 60 and 50% of men by age 80. Causes of BPH The prostate gland is located beneath your bladder. The tube that transports urine from the bladder out of the urethra...

Many physiological and nutritional demands occur within the body during exercise. The human body requires a continuous supply of energy to perform its many functions. As energy demands increase with e...

If you're a smoker, you may be ready to quit but need a guide for how to get from the "here" of smoking to the "there" of not smoking. Here's how to get started on your smoke-free journey.

Changes to your body and brain are normal with age. Yet there are some things you can do to help slow the decline in memory and lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Put up your best defense. It's time for your seasonal flu shot. Learn why it's more important than ever to be vaccinated.

Men are less likely than women to have preventive screenings and regular exams. Learn why men should reconsider their reservations and avoid a treatable situation turning deadly.

Developing a lifelong exercise habit is key to bariatric surgery success. To stick with exercising, find what you like to do, but switch it up to add variety and challenge your body. Learn how.

A Mayo Clinic Health System high-risk breast consultant and breast cancer awareness advocate shares the top 10 questions commonly asked about breast cancer, screening and risk factors.