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Hearing: Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
Noise-induced hearing loss normally occurs from regular exposure to loud noises.
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Flu Risks Greater for Racial Minorities
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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Immunization Schedules
Certain immunizations are important at every age to reduce illness, hospitalization, or death.
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High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure (hypertension) is a medical condition that occurs when your blood moves through your arteries at higher pressure…
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De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful condition that affects the tendons in your wrist.
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Dementia
Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but…
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Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing: Tips for Working With Your Doctor
If you are deaf or hard-of-hearing, these tips can improve communication with your doctor.
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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…
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Diverticular Disease
Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).
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Gastroparesis
Gastroparesis is a stomach disorder in which stomach muscles don’t contract properly, leading to problems crushing food before digestion.
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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is a disease of the brain that affects people younger than 65. Some may develop symptoms in…
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Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that is most common in people over the age of 65. There is…
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Preventing Malnutrition in Older Adults
Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it.
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Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, slowed movements and stiff muscles.
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Leukemia
Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow.
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Stroke
A stroke is a medical condition that occurs when the blood flow to your brain stops.
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Prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.
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Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that affects the genital or anal areas. It can cause a rash, itching, pain,…
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Brain Training for Seniors
Exercising your brain is important to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
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