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Best Fitness Program For Seniors

The best fitness program is the one you will stick with. It might be running, walking, biking or a combination, but it needs to be done on a regular basis to be effective.

Sleeping Pills Can Be Risky for the Elderly

A report shows that the use of sleeping pills by seniors may cause more problems than benefits.

Sinus Rinse for Chronic Sinusitis

A simple, inexpensive sinus rinse using saline (salt solution) may be just what you need for treating chronic sinusitis.

Forteo for Osteoporosis

Information about Forteo, a drug for the treatment of osteoporosis.

Water Fitness

Information about water exercise that can help seniors stay fit while reducing the pain of osteoarthritis

Vaginal Dryness Affects Seniors' Sexuality

Vaginal dryness can prevent older women from having an active and satisfying sex life by causing pain during intercourse. There is help.

Adult Day Care

Information about adult day care, what it is, what to look for and how to pay for it.

Prescription Drugs From Mexico

Information on traveling to Mexico to save money on prescription drugs, including infomation on regulations on bringing them back to the US.

DASH Diet

Information about the DASH diet that as been shown to help lower blood pressure.

Toenail Fungus

Information about toenail fungus including its cause, treatment and prevention.

Your Annual Checkup

Information about annual health checkups and recommended tests that seniors should have to help detect health problems in their early stages.

Torn Rotator Cuff

Information about torn rotator cuff.

Arch Enemy

Information about foot pain caused by flat feet and how fallen arches can be evaluated at home.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan 2003

Republicans introduced a Medicare Prescription Drug plan to the senate for 2003.

Senior Health Glossary Index

Glossary of health and medical terms involving seniors and their health.

Index of Medication Profiles

Index of common medications used by seniors. Includes heart and blood pressure medications. Contains information about uses and side effects.

Womens Guide to Heart Health

Information about the differences between mean and women when it comes to heart attack and ways women can identify heart attack and prevent heart attack.

Osteoporosis

Information about osteoporosis including the causes and consequences.

Consider Surgery For GERD Carefully

Information about a study that shows that surgery may not be the most effective treatment for GERD.

Bladder Control Problems

Information about bladder control and incontinence problems that can affect seniors.

Psoriasis

Information about the skin disorder psoriasis, includes information about the cause, diagnosis and treatments.

HMO Preventive Care Better

Study shows HMO health plans cover more preventive health services than do traditional health insurance plans.

Diagnostic Test Index

Index to information on common diagnostic tests such as CT scans, mammogram or Colonoscopy seniors may require in order to diagnose an illness or condition.

Fun and Fit

Having fun while you exercise can help ensure success in your quest to be fit. Swim, dance or bike, these tips and resources can help you find fun in your fitness.

Senior Health Questions

Index to Visitors questions and answers on Senior Health issues.

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