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09/22/03 - Fall Health Check Up
Some preventive measures you can take now to help prevent illness and injury this winter.
08/10/03 - Safe Sex for Seniors
Being over the age of 50 does not make you immune to sexually transmitted disease. Learn how to stay safe.07/21/03 - Bladder Control Problems
Don't let gotta go become your theme song. Learn how to control bladder control problems.06/16/03 - Cruise With Confidence
If you are planning a cruise you will want to read this. Don't let your vacation be ruined by illness.06/16/03 - Medicare Drug Plan
Details on the drug plan that is being debated in Congress. It has been promised for a long time but will you be happy with it?06/5/03 - Avoiding West Nile Virus
With the arrival of summer comes an increased threat of West Nile Virus. Because seniors are at risk of a more serious form of the disease if infected, they should begin to take more precautions to avoid infection now. Learn how to protect yourself.05/14/03 - SARS and Seniors
Seniors are at higher risk from SARS and other infectious diseases, but risk can be reduced with some lifestyle improvement.05/13/03 - How Strong Are Your Bones??
Guest author Dr. Michael Goodman discusses the latest information on osteoporosis with an emphasis on what we are learning about diagnosis and treatment.05/05/03 - Breast Cancer Update
Guest author Dr. Michael Goodman discusses the latest information on breast cancer with an emphasis on what we are learning about hormones and diagnosis.04/23/03 - HIPAA - Health Information Privacy
HIPAA is a regulation passed by congress to help protect the privacy of your health and medical information. Take a look at it's purpose and consequences.04/09/03 - Cacium Fight Osteoporosis
Can't tolerate milk? Here are some other ways to get your calcium.04/02/03 - SARS
Information from the CDC on this new viral disease that has killed several hundred people worldwide.03/24/03 - Beauty Not a Beast
Cosmetics can help you look younger, even with sensitive skin. Learn how to make wise choices at the cosmetics counter.03/17/03 - Adult Day Care
If you are the caregiver and also the breadwinner, adult day care may be the help you need in doing both.
03/06/03 - Aspirin: The Old Wonder Drug
It relieves pain, helps prevent second heart attacks or strokes and now appears to prevent colon polyps and colon cancer. A new use for this old drug emerges.
02/17/03 - Are You Prepared?
We should always be prepared for emergency. Natural disasters and weather related emergencies affect more people than terrorism. We should always be prepared02/17/03 - Emergency Planning for People With Special Needs
People with special health needs will require an extra measure of preparedness in case of emergency.
02/07/03 - Mapping Alzheimer's Disease Path
New imaging analysis can detect brain tissue destruction and may lend clues for a treatment for Alzheimer's disease.
01/30/03 - Medicare Reform - Maybe or Maybe Not
A commentary on the Presidents remarks on Medicare reform delivered as part of the 2003 State of the Union address.
01/21/03 - New Drug In the Fight Against Osteoporosis
The FDA has approved a new class of drug for the treatment of osteoporosis. It looks to very promising in reversing bone loss. Learn here how it works and who might benefit from this drug.
01/10/03 - The Cost of Growing Old
Senior citizens spend more on health care and prescription drugs than any other segment of the population. Can you afford to live to 100?
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