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Posts tagged with ‘senior’
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs | Printable Patient Tip Sheet
Properly storing and disposing of opioid medicine can protect the health and safety of others.
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At high risk for COVID-19? Create a plan
You are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 if you are 50 years and older OR if you have some high-risk conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Protect yourself by creating a plan to prepare for unexpected illness…
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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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Kegel Exercises for Your Pelvic Muscles
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).
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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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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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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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Gout
Gout is a common type of arthritis marked by swelling and pain in your joints.
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Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy (CSM)
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck.
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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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Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.
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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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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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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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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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Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension
Cirrhosis and portal hypertension is a form of liver disease caused by alcoholism, poor diet, or infection.
