Blog Posts: Testing and treatment decisions (health)

Research shows that physical rehabilitation may hold benefits for stroke survivors.

Bunions bring the health of our feet down. Surgery is one option for tackling them.

Quitting smoking is one beneficial step that people living with COPD can take. Learn what strategies may help you quit.

Deciding on which type of cataract surgery to get? Take a look at what the evidence shows to help you make an informed decision.

Research highlights the positive effects of exercise for people living with different health conditions.

Is it all smoke and mirrors, or are e-cigarettes safe and effective tools for smoking cessation? Research weighs in.

Living with coronary heart disease? Exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation can offer benefits.

Looking for strategies to help you reduce your blood pressure or keep it in check? From lowering your salt intake to supplements, multiple strategies are available to increase your chance of success.

Research highlights the potential benefits and harms of testosterone treatment in men who have low testosterone levels without a related medical condition.

From regaining arm function to communication skills, post-stroke recovery is no easy feat. However, research highlights a variety of strategies that stroke survivors can lean on.

Get gaming! Virtual reality therapy may help stroke survivors regain arm function and ease back into their daily activities.

Considering complementary and alternative options for nerve pain? You should know that the current evidence base on the potential benefits and harms of herbal treatments—specifically, nutmeg and St John's wort—is uncertain.

Calling patients with rheumatoid arthritis and their caregivers! Do you know where the evidence stands on exercise as a treatment option? Peak inside for a breakdown of different exercise choices and what they may offer.

Are you or someone you know dealing with dementia and symptoms of depression? Get to know some of the available non-drug treatment options.

Can non-medication-based strategies help reduce blood pressure? The research suggests yes.

Can turning to our peers hold benefits for our health? You’ll be happy to know that research lends support to the use of this strategy.

Don’t let the battle with your bladder take hold of your life and your ability to live it to the fullest. Research provides promise through the support of pelvic floor muscle training.

Have peripheral artery disease in the legs? At home exercise programs can help improve aspects of your walking performance and activity levels.

Are you or someone you care for looking for a program to support recovery from alcohol misuse and dependence? See what the research says about widely used recovery support services.

Are you looking for non-drug alternatives for the management of agitation in dementia? The evidence shows there are several potentially effective options.