- 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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Prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.
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Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive services are important for everyone, especially for older adults. This is because your risk for health problems increases as…
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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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Pressure Sores
Pressure sores are sores on your skin. They’re usually caused by being in a bed or wheelchair nearly all the…
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Prescription Drug Abuse in the Elderly
Prescription drug abuse is when people misuse prescribed medicines. Most older adults who suffer from prescription drug abuse do so…
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Pneumococcal Vaccines for Seniors
Pneumococcal vaccines help to prevent pneumonia. Adults 65 and older, for whom pneumonia can be fatal, should get two different…
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Planning for the Future After a Diagnosis of Dementia
After a diagnosis of dementia, it’s important for family members to talk about plans for care and support, and to…
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Peyronie’s Disease
Peyronie’s disease is the buildup of scar tissue in the penis, causing it to curve. This may be painful or…
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Claudication
Peripheral arterial disease is a blood flow problem in the arteries, especially the legs. Claudication is pain in the leg…
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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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Pancreatic Cancer
What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer is a type of cancer. It affects your pancreas. Your pancreas is an organ. It is located behind your stomach and in front of your spine. Your pancreas produces juices that break down food and control blood sugar
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.
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Osteopenia
Osteopenia is a condition that begins as you lose bone mass and your bones get weaker.
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Nourish Your Brain
A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body. Many of the things you do to keep your…
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Multiple Sclerosis
Learn about the symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a kind of cancer in the bone marrow. It is caused when your body makes too many…
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Menopause
Menopause is when a person’s menstrual periods permanently end. It happens because, as a person ages, their ovaries make fewer…
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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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Leukemia
Leukemia is a blood cancer involving your body’s bone marrow.
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Kidney Stones
Your body removes waste through urine that’s made in your kidneys. When waste doesn’t properly leave your kidneys, it can…