American Academy of Family Physicians.
American Academy of Family Physicians.
Posts tagged with ‘elderly’
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Diabetes and Exercise
Exercise carries additional risk for people with diabetes, but the associated benefits far outweigh the potential negatives.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. It makes your bones brittle and breakable. Learn how to prevent and manage…
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Leukemia
Leukemia is cancer of the white blood cells. There are 4 main types that have different symptoms and treatments.
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Finding the Right Addiction Treatment Program
The purpose of addiction treatment is to help yourself or another person stop addiction, keep it stopped, and be productive…
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Diabetes and Heart Disease
People who have diabetes are more likely to get heart disease. That’s because their blood sugar level is often higher…
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Dementia
Dementia isn’t a disease. It’s a group of symptoms that can be caused by brain damage. It’s not related to…
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Clostridium difficile (C. diff.) Infection
A clostridium difficile (C. diff.) infection is a bacterial infection in your intestines.
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Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Cirrhosis is a form of liver disease. It occurs when cells in your liver become damaged beyond repair. Portal hypertension…
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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck. A compression means pressure, pinching, or…
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Perimenopause
Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that means she is nearing menopause.
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Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) is a condition involving red blood cells and your kidneys. HUS happens after you get an…
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Heart Failure
Heart failure means your heart isn’t pumping blood as well as it should. It is the result of other diseases…
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Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is a disorder in your nervous system. It causes shaking movements that you can’t control, most often in…
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Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression is very common among people who have Alzheimer dementia. They may become depressed when their memory and ability to…
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Pain Control After Surgery: Pain Medicines
Pain medicine is available in many forms. Some medicines are given before surgery to prevent pain. Other types are given…
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can…
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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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Chronic Bronchitis
Bronchitis is an inflammation or irritation of the lungs’ airways that causes a cough. Chronic bronchitis is bronchitis that lasts…
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Exercise and Seniors
Exercise is an important part of everyday senior health. It offers many benefits that will help you live a longer,…
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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…
