- Alzheimer’s DiseaseRead Article >>Seniors
Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is most common in people over the age of 65. There…
- Depression in Older AdultsRead Article >>Seniors
Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how…
- Healthy Habits at Age 60 and BeyondRead Article >>Seniors
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…
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription abuse happens when people abuse medicines prescribed by a doctor. In the elderly, it can be hard to spot…
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a problem with blood flow in the arteries, especially those in the legs. Claudication is…
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Gallstones
Gallstones are hard deposits that form inside your gallbladder. They are most often caused when cholesterol becomes solid and can…
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Diabetes
Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your body doesn’t make or use the hormone insulin properly.
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
Maintaining an exercise program is important at any age. It can help you build a foundation when you’re young and…
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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is a cancer of the colon or the rectum that can be detected through early, regular screenings.
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Senior Communities Tour Checklist
Moving into a senior community is a big step in your life. Making a checklist of everything you’re looking for…
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Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive care for seniors is particularly important, as health problems increase with age.
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Vulvar Cancer
Vulvar cancer is not very common. If found early, vulvar cancer has a high cure rate and the treatment options…
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The Importance of Staying Active and Involved
Your lifestyle choices will determine how quickly or slowly you age. Making healthy choices and staying socially active can help…
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Flu Complications Risk Greater for Minority Groups
People from racial and ethnic minority groups are more likely to be hospitalized when they have the flu. They are…
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Flu Risks and Chronic Conditions
Chronic health conditions can increase your risk of being hospitalized with influenza (the flu). Getting an annual flu vaccine is…
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RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus. It affects your lungs, making it difficult to breathe. The virus is…
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Menopause
Menopause is when your menstrual periods permanently stop (12 months in a row without a period) and you can no…
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Vaccines: Myth Versus Fact
There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to clear up any confusion.
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Pancreatic Cancer
There are many common misconceptions regarding vaccines. Use this evidence-based information to clear up any confusion.
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Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the loss of bladder control. This means that you can’t always control when you urinate.
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Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the central nervous system. There is no cure, but there are medicines that…
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease. It’s caused by fluid and pressure in the eye. At first, there aren’t symptoms, but…
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes burning, electric or shock-like pain in the face. It is caused by a…