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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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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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Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that causes muscle pain and general fatigue.
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Fecal Incontinence
Fecal incontinence is the inability to control bowel movements, leading to stool leaking from the rectum. Many times it is…
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Falls: How to Lower Your Risk
A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling…
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Exercise and Seniors
Some form of regular exercise is important for older adults
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Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system that causes uncontrollable shaking.
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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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Endometrial Cancer
Endometrial cancer occurs in the lining of a woman’s uterus. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this common…
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Edema
Edema is a swelling or puffiness of part of the body, usually the feet, ankles and legs. It sometimes occurs…
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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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Dysphagia
Dysphagia is a swallowing disorder that can result from multiple causes.
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Diverticular Disease (Diverticulitis)
Diverticular Disease is a group of conditions that affect your large intestine (colon).
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Ketoacidosis is a serious condition related to diabetes and fatal if not properly treated.
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
People with diabetes are more likely to have heart disease, but there are steps you can take to lower the…
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Depression in Older Adults
Depression is a common problem in older adults, but it is not part of the aging process. Learn how to…
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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…
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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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Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot that occurs in your leg veins. It can break off and travel to…
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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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