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    Pain Control After Surgery: Pain Medicines

    Recovering from surgery typically involves the use of prescription or over-the-counter pain medicine… need after my surgery? How long will I need to take pain medicine? What should I do if I still have pain after finishing my medicine? Resources National Institutes of Health, MedlinePlus:…

  • Active woman in her 50s running and jogging.

    Perimenopause

    Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that occurs just before menopause… What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years. It’s a sign that a woman is getting closer to menopause. Menopause is the time in a woman’s…

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    Chronic Bronchitis

    Chronic bronchitis is an inflammation in the airways of the lungs that lasts longer than 3 months. It is most… What is chronic bronchitis? Bronchitis is an inflammation (or irritation) of the airways in the lungs. Chronic means it lasts longer than 3 months…

  • A man bench-pressing weights with another man spotting him

    Weight-Training and Weight-Lifting Safety

    Lifting weights the wrong way can cause serious injury or even death. Follow these basic guidelines to lift weights… Whether you lift weights for general fitness, to train for sports, or for competition, safety comes first. Lifting weights the wrong way can cause serious…

  • Elderly, depressed woman lying on pillow

    Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease

    Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer’s disease, but there are things you can do as a caregiver… or suicide There is a minor form of depression that causes less severe symptoms. Both have the same causes and treatment. An older person who…

  • Male doctor and testicular cancer patient are discussing about testicular cancer test report.

    Testicular Cancer

    Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young and middle-aged white men, but it can be treated… and sperm. Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young and middle-aged, white men. It can occur in older men, as well…

  • Illustration of a human body with close-ups of a normal aorta and one with an abdominal aortic aneurysm

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)

    Sometimes an area of a blood vessel wall will get weak. It can start to swell like a balloon and… Being male. Men are more likely than women to develop an AAA. Age. AAAs are more common in people age 65 or older. Personal history…

  • A glucose meter propped up among a tabletop of fruit and vegetables

    Diabetes and Nutrition

    What you eat is closely connected to the amount of sugar in your blood. The right food choices will help… People who have diabetes have too much sugar in their blood. Managing diabetes means managing your blood sugar level. What you eat is closely connected…

  • Senior couple exercising in the park

    Diabetes and Exercise

    Exercise can help people who have diabetes. It can help control your weight, lower your blood sugar level, and reduce… Exercise can make a real difference for people who have diabetes. Exercise can help control your weight and lower your blood sugar level. It also lowers your…

  • A woman sitting in front of her computer, talking on her cell phone, and yawning

    Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

    Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease that causes extreme fatigue that lasts for more than 6 months and interrupts daily… What is chronic fatigue syndrome? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disease that causes you to become so fatigued (tired) you can’t perform normal…

  • A man working at a computer, grabbing his right wrist in pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the tissues in your wrist get swollen or inflamed and press on the median nerve, making your hand hurt.

    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder that occurs when the tissues in your wrist get swollen or inflamed and… What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand. The carpal tunnel is a narrow tunnel…

  • Man with painful and swollen big toe joint due to gout inflammation

    Gout

    Gout is a common type of arthritis marked by swelling and pain in your joints… What is gout? Gout is a common type of arthritis. It is marked by swelling and pain in your joints. It most often occurs in one or both of your big…

  • Man holding condom in one hand and blue pill in the other

    Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

    Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. It can be caused by a number of… What is erectile dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. The condition prevents the man from having…

  • Seniors playing memory games

    Brain Training for Seniors

    Exercising your brain is important to reduce your risk of developing dementia… “Use it or lose it” commonly refers to the importance of exercising your body and staying fit. Exercising your brain is just as important. Your brain needs a regular workout, especially as you…

  • A young woman helps an older woman hold her tea cup as she takes a drink. Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system. It causes shaking movements that you can’t control, most often in your hands.

    Essential Tremor

    Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system that causes uncontrollable shaking… What is essential tremor? Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system. It causes shaking movements that you can’t control, most often in your hands. You might notice this tremor…

  • Illustration of the female reproduction system and a yellow ribbon representing endometriosis

    Endometrial Cancer

    Endometrial cancer occurs in the lining of a woman’s uterus. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this common… What is endometrial cancer? Endometrial cancer is cancer of the endometrium (the lining of the uterus). It is the most common form of uterine…

  • A older couple biking together outdoors

    Healthy Habits at Age 60 and Beyond

    A look at tips, tricks, advice and the benefits of maintaining healthy eating and exercise habits as you get… Do you feel as good now as you did at age 40? How about at age 50? You might be able to feel as good…

  • Colonoscopy

    A colonoscopy is a normal procedure during which your doctor will look at the inside of your large intestine, also… You may have heard people talk about getting a colonoscopy. Perhaps you’re unsure what the procedure is or why it’s needed. A colonoscopy is a…

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