American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘elderly’
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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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Diabetes and Nutrition
What you eat is closely connected to the amount of sugar in your blood. The right food choices will help…
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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…
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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…
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Hair Loss
It is normal to shed some hair each day as part of this cycle. However, some people may experience excessive…
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Sports and Exercise at Every Age
It is important to exercise no matter what age you are. A lifelong exercise program is the surest way to…
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Palliative Care
Palliative care is designed to improve the quality of care for a person who has a serious or life-threatening…
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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…
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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…
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Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
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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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Lifestyle Changes to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
Lowing high blood pressure is possible with small lifestyle changes.
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Kegel Exercises for Your Pelvic Muscles
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).
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Kidney Cysts
Kidney cysts are sacs filled with fluid that form in the kidneys. These small, oval or round sacs are almost…
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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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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men…
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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Food and Activity Journal
Tracking your daily food and exercise with a journal can help you maintain a healthy life.
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Digoxin: A Medicine for Heart Problems
Digoxin is a medicine used to treat certain heart problems such as heart failure.
