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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
