Tennis Anyone? It May Prolong Your Life

If you want to try to extend your life, take up racquet sports

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Tennis Anyone? It May Prolong Your Life If you want to try to extend your life, a new study suggests that taking up racquet sports might help. Researchers found that people who played racquet sports -- badminton, squash... Read more ...  News It's Never Too Late to Stop Smoking You're never too old to reap the health benefits of quitting smoking, a new study finds. 'Even participants who quit smoking as recently as in their 60s were 23 percent less likely to... Read more ... Doctors Should Counsel Even Low-Risk Patients on Heart Health Primary care doctors should offer counseling about healthy lifestyle habits to prevent heart disease -- even to adults who have a low or average risk of developing heart troubles, the... Read more ... Does a Little Daily Drinking Really Help the Heart? Many studies have hinted that alcohol, in moderation, can do a heart good. But new research suggests that moderate drinkers are no more likely than teetotalers to have clear arteries... Read more ... Opioids No Better Than Ibuprofen for Pain After Car Crash: Study For treating persistent pain after a car crash, prescription opioid painkillers such as oxycodone (Oxycontin) are no more effective than nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) like... Read more ... Health Tip: Preparing for Your First 5k Run Running a 5k race is a healthy goal, but it's not something you jump into without training and preparation. The American Council on Exercise recommends... Read more ... Men's Health Center MedicineNet's Men's Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind. Get access to various men's health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides a man through the stages of his life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home ADVERTISEMENT