Senior Health: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Gas Cause
Information on the symptoms of intestinal gas and the problems it may cuase.
Information on the symptoms of intestinal gas and the problems it may cuase.
Fallen Arches
Information about foot pain caused by flat feet and how fallen arches can be evaluated at home.
Information about foot pain caused by flat feet and how fallen arches can be evaluated at home.
toenail fungus
Information about toenail fungus including its'cause, treatment and prevention.
Information about toenail fungus including its'cause, treatment and prevention.
htndrug
List of drugs used for treating hypertension (high blood pressure) with links to drug information.
List of drugs used for treating hypertension (high blood pressure) with links to drug information.
Rotator Cuff
Information about torn rotator cuff.
Information about torn rotator cuff.
CVA
Definition of cerebral vascular accident or stroke.
Definition of cerebral vascular accident or stroke.
BPH
Information about benign protatic hypertrophy, enlargement of the prostate that affects many men over the age of 50.
Information about benign protatic hypertrophy, enlargement of the prostate that affects many men over the age of 50.
Carotid Doppler
Information about the diagnostic test carotid doppler, used to look at blood flow in the carotid arteries. This test can assess risk of stoke caused by blood clots to the brain.
Information about the diagnostic test carotid doppler, used to look at blood flow in the carotid arteries. This test can assess risk of stoke caused by blood clots to the brain.
Checkup
Information about annual health checkups and recommended test that you should have to help detect health problems in their early stages.
Information about annual health checkups and recommended test that you should have to help detect health problems in their early stages.
Treat Gas
Tips that can help reduce intestinal gas, some before you need to see a doctor.
Tips that can help reduce intestinal gas, some before you need to see a doctor.
Blood Pressure
Information about a study that finds blood pressure numbers too high for many.
Information about a study that finds blood pressure numbers too high for many.
Medicaid Nursing Home
Question and answer about Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care and payment. Looks at private pay status and ways that Medicaid eligibility is determined through the application process.
Question and answer about Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care and payment. Looks at private pay status and ways that Medicaid eligibility is determined through the application process.
UTI
Infiormation about the treatment of UTI and the challenge of treating women with recurrent UTI.
Infiormation about the treatment of UTI and the challenge of treating women with recurrent UTI.
Mexico Pharmacy
Information on traveling to Mexico to save money on prescription drugs, including infomation on regulations on bringing them back to the US.
Information on traveling to Mexico to save money on prescription drugs, including infomation on regulations on bringing them back to the US.
BP Meds
Information and description of the actions of the different classes of blood pressure medications that are available for treating high blood pressure.
Information and description of the actions of the different classes of blood pressure medications that are available for treating high blood pressure.
forgetfulness
Information about the treatment of dementia diseases.
Information about the treatment of dementia diseases.
earlyparkinsons
Information about the early signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Information about the early signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Footcare
Information careing for your feet and keeping them healthy.
Information careing for your feet and keeping them healthy.
Water Exercise
Information about water exercise that can help seniors stay fit while reducing the pain of osteoarthritis
Information about water exercise that can help seniors stay fit while reducing the pain of osteoarthritis
Heart Rhythm
Information about heart arrhythmias and rhythm disorders, what causes them, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated.
Information about heart arrhythmias and rhythm disorders, what causes them, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated.
DASH
Information about the DASH diet that as been shown to help lower blood pressure.
Information about the DASH diet that as been shown to help lower blood pressure.
Adult Day Care
Information about adult day care, what it is, what to look for and how to pay for it.
Information about adult day care, what it is, what to look for and how to pay for it.
Mdication Administration Route
Defination and decription of the multiple ways that medications can be administered, including oral, enteral, mucosal percutaneous and parenteral routs of medication administration.
Defination and decription of the multiple ways that medications can be administered, including oral, enteral, mucosal percutaneous and parenteral routs of medication administration.
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal dryness can prevent older women from having an active and satisfying sex life by causing pain during intercourse. There is help.
Vaginal dryness can prevent older women from having an active and satisfying sex life by causing pain during intercourse. There is help.
Frequently Asked Medicare Questions
The most frequently asked questions about Medicare.
The most frequently asked questions about Medicare.
gibleed
Chart that shows the different signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Chart that shows the different signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Impotence
Information about the ways that impotence also known as erectile dysfunction is treated.
Information about the ways that impotence also known as erectile dysfunction is treated.
Dysphagia Treatment
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speech language pathologist internal body organs speech language pathologists video fluoroscopy muscle exercises: Information about treatment for dysphagia.
hypoglycemia
Information about diseases and conditions other than diabetes that can cause hypoglycemia.
Information about diseases and conditions other than diabetes that can cause hypoglycemia.
Sinusitis Treatment
A simple inexpensive treatment using saline (salt solution) may be just what you need for treating chronic sinusitis.
A simple inexpensive treatment using saline (salt solution) may be just what you need for treating chronic sinusitis.
E. coli in Drinking Water
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fecal coliform bacteria hemolytic uremic syndrome waste contamination types of precipitation bloody diarrhea: Queations and answers about e coli.
Minoxidil hair growth baldness
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peach fuzz topical minoxidil hair regrowth hair fibers denise cook: Information about minoxidil for hair regrowth.
Alcohol Harm
Informtion about the long term health riskds of alcohol
Informtion about the long term health riskds of alcohol
Forteo
Information about Forteo® the newest drug approved for the treatment of osteoporosis
Information about Forteo® the newest drug approved for the treatment of osteoporosis
Sunglass Primer
Do you know what to look for in a pair of non-prescription sunglasses? This information from the FDA will help you shop for the right pair to protect your eyes.
Do you know what to look for in a pair of non-prescription sunglasses? This information from the FDA will help you shop for the right pair to protect your eyes.
TIPS TO HELP YOU CONTROL CHOLESTEROL
Tips to help you control cholesterol for national cholesterol education month.
Tips to help you control cholesterol for national cholesterol education month.
Home Exercises
Strength exercises you can do at home.
Strength exercises you can do at home.
What Is Arthritis?
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rheumatoid arthritis knee joint sports injury system doesn osteoarthritis: Pain and stiffness in your body may be arthritis
Lasix
Information about the diuretic medication Lasix.
Information about the diuretic medication Lasix.
Food Guide Pyramid For Adults
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food guide pyramid usda dietary guidelines american adults: The USDA food guide pyramid for americans.
shingles
Information about Herpes Zoster also known as "shingles" that includes causes, syptoms and treatments available for the pain and inflammation.
Information about Herpes Zoster also known as "shingles" that includes causes, syptoms and treatments available for the pain and inflammation.
Diuretics
Information about a study that indicates the best medication for high blood pressure may also be the least expensive.
Information about a study that indicates the best medication for high blood pressure may also be the least expensive.
diabetes_gumdisease
Information about diabetes which can cause a higher incidence of periodontal disease. Also include information on other oral diseasese that diabetics are prone to.
Information about diabetes which can cause a higher incidence of periodontal disease. Also include information on other oral diseasese that diabetics are prone to.
Shoulder Fracture
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shoulder immobilizer shoulder dislocation shoulder arthritis shoulder strength impact injury: Information about shoulder fracture.
Natural Menopause Supplemen...
Information about products that can help with the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause.
Information about products that can help with the uncomfortable symptoms of menopause.
High Blood Pressure
Information about high blood pressure, it's causes, treament and ways to prevent high blood pressure.
Information about high blood pressure, it's causes, treament and ways to prevent high blood pressure.
womenheart
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.
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.
Avoid Constipation
a simple how to on avoiding constipation.
a simple how to on avoiding constipation.
Cause of Death
There are several diseases and conditions that the the most common cause of death among seniors in the United States. We have included the top 10 causes of death for older adults over the age of 65. Includes information on heart disease, cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
There are several diseases and conditions that the the most common cause of death among seniors in the United States. We have included the top 10 causes of death for older adults over the age of 65. Includes information on heart disease, cancer, stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
Best Fitness Program
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.
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.
previcid
Profile of the medication Previcid, used for treating GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) that include infomation about adverse effects and precauctions.
Profile of the medication Previcid, used for treating GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) that include infomation about adverse effects and precauctions.
Protective Sunglasses
Information about the correct type of sunglasses to help protect the eyes from sun damage that may include cataracts.
Information about the correct type of sunglasses to help protect the eyes from sun damage that may include cataracts.
Illustration Of Human Respiratory System
Illustration of human respiratory system and index of informtion.
Illustration of human respiratory system and index of informtion.
Age Parkinson's Symptoms
Question from visitor about the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and at what age they can occur.
Question from visitor about the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease and at what age they can occur.
AOA Information for African American Elders
Information about the AoA and African American elders.
Information about the AoA and African American elders.
Sensitive Skin
Seniors can look younger with the help of cosmetics, but it is important to use the right kind of cosmetics for your skin, especiall if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
Seniors can look younger with the help of cosmetics, but it is important to use the right kind of cosmetics for your skin, especiall if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
Women and HBP
Information about women and high blood pressure.
Information about women and high blood pressure.
Cerebral Thrombosis
Information about cerebral thrombosis which can cause a stroke.
Information about cerebral thrombosis which can cause a stroke.
Gas
Feature that discusses intestinal gas treatment and prevention.
Feature that discusses intestinal gas treatment and prevention.
Study Confirms Viagra Risky To Those With Heart Disease
Information about confirmation of the risks of using Viagra for impotance for people who have heart disease.
Information about confirmation of the risks of using Viagra for impotance for people who have heart disease.
headache low back pain cancer arthritis neuralgia
Information about the major types of chronic pain.
Information about the major types of chronic pain.
Dysphagia causes
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diseases of the nervous system types of cancers cleft palate nutrition fitness parkinson s disease: Information about causes of dysphagia.
Medication Reminders
Information about products that can help to remind you that it is time to take a medication.
Information about products that can help to remind you that it is time to take a medication.
Long Term Effects Mineral Oil
Question from a visitor about the long term effects of mineral oil on health.
Question from a visitor about the long term effects of mineral oil on health.
Coffee A Memory Booster
Feature about the affect of coffee on older peoples memory.
Feature about the affect of coffee on older peoples memory.
Vascular Dementia
Ifomation about a common type of dementia - vascular dementia not caused by Alzheimer's diasese that occures in older adults.
Ifomation about a common type of dementia - vascular dementia not caused by Alzheimer's diasese that occures in older adults.
Magnet Therapy
Information about research on magnet therapy for pain.
Information about research on magnet therapy for pain.
Fiber
Fiber has been recognised as a very important part of your diet.
Fiber has been recognised as a very important part of your diet.
seniorsex
Romance may not fade with the years but it does change. Learn how to keep the fire alive in your relationship.
Romance may not fade with the years but it does change. Learn how to keep the fire alive in your relationship.
COPD Lung Effects
Information about the changes in the lungs and other organs when a person has COPD.
Information about the changes in the lungs and other organs when a person has COPD.
Cerebral Embolism
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cerebral embolism anatomy of the brain cerebral thrombosis cerebral hemorrhage alternate spellings: Information about cerebral embolism.
GERD
Information about treatment for GERD and diagnostic tests that can be used to help diagnose problems if these treatments don't work.
Information about treatment for GERD and diagnostic tests that can be used to help diagnose problems if these treatments don't work.
Vertigo
Glossary entry for the medical term vertigo or dizziness.
Glossary entry for the medical term vertigo or dizziness.
Does medicare cover hospice ?
Question and answer about Medicare coverage of hospice services.
Question and answer about Medicare coverage of hospice services.
blood donation
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hiv virus blood plasma cardiovascular medicine donation programs donating blood: Information about blood donation.
Aphasia treatment
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speech language pathologist national institutes of health nutrition fitness educational reference brain damage: Information about treatment of aphasia.
Fixing Adult Strabismus
A study shows that surgically correcting adult strabismus is worthwhile even in the elderly.
A study shows that surgically correcting adult strabismus is worthwhile even in the elderly.
What is Home Health Care?
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Question - life expectancy for ovarian cancer
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cancer risk factors small intestine life expectency nutrition fitness ovarian cancer: FAQ about life expectancy with ovarian cancer.
Skin Rash
Questions from a reader who does not want to bother a doctor about a skin rash.
Questions from a reader who does not want to bother a doctor about a skin rash.
Preventing Colds and Flu
Information on preventing viral infections including colds and flu.
Information on preventing viral infections including colds and flu.
The Healthy Lifestyle
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dietitians and nutritionists baby boomer generation eating a healthy diet old adage nutrition fitness: The Healthy Lifestyle
Medication Side Effects
Question about blood pressure medications and undesirable side effects.
Question about blood pressure medications and undesirable side effects.
hypothermia
Information on the signs to look for if hypothermia is suspected.
Information on the signs to look for if hypothermia is suspected.
DEXA-Scan
Information about dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry a diagnostic test for osteoporosis.
Information about dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry a diagnostic test for osteoporosis.
Natural Menopause
Guest article describing a natural approach to menopause and its symptoms and effects on women.
Guest article describing a natural approach to menopause and its symptoms and effects on women.
pancreatitis
Information about ongoing inflamation of the pancreas that can become a chronic problem.
Information about ongoing inflamation of the pancreas that can become a chronic problem.
Coumadin
Information about the blood thinnning drug coumadin, also known as warfarin.
Information about the blood thinnning drug coumadin, also known as warfarin.
Cozaar
Information about the blood pressure medication Cozaar, including it's actions, side effects and precautions.
Information about the blood pressure medication Cozaar, including it's actions, side effects and precautions.
Poor Control of Blood Pressure
Well over 75% of seniors over the age of 80 have high blood pressure that is not being controlled, putting them at higher risk for heart attack and stroke.
Well over 75% of seniors over the age of 80 have high blood pressure that is not being controlled, putting them at higher risk for heart attack and stroke.
South Beach Diet
Sample South Beach Diet Recipes
Sample South Beach Diet Recipes
Type 2 Signs
Information about the signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetesthat affects many seniors.
Information about the signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetesthat affects many seniors.
Namenda
Information about the medication Namenda, used for treating dementia and memory loss in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's Disease.
Information about the medication Namenda, used for treating dementia and memory loss in patients with moderate to severe Alzheimer's Disease.
CHICKEN RATATOUILLE recipe
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skinless chicken breasts ratatouille recipe basil parsley clove garlic national institutes of health: Recipe for chicken ratatouille.
Exercises for sore shoulder....from Marian Eure
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shoulder exercises strength exercises residual injury pain in the shoulder nutrition fitness: FAQ about shoulder exercises.
Following The Dash Diet
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whole wheat bread unsalted pretzels sources of potassium juice grapefruit dry cereal: DASH eating plan.
GERD Surgery
Information about a study that shows that surgery may not be the most effective treatment for GERD.
Information about a study that shows that surgery may not be the most effective treatment for GERD.
Cardio Video
Top Ten Picks Videos About Cardiovascular Exercise from your About.com Guide
Top Ten Picks Videos About Cardiovascular Exercise from your About.com Guide
Home Health Care
Home health care is an option for seniors who are no longer able to be completely independent but want to avoid institutional care. Information on home health care options and paying for home health care.
Home health care is an option for seniors who are no longer able to be completely independent but want to avoid institutional care. Information on home health care options and paying for home health care.
Impotence and Smoking
Information about a study that shows smoking increases the likelihood of impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction in men.
Information about a study that shows smoking increases the likelihood of impotence, also known as erectile dysfunction in men.
Reversing osteopenia
Excerpted from the book Reversing Osteopenia: The Definitive Guide to Recognizing and Treating Early Bone Loss in Women of All Ages by Harris H. McIlwain, M.D., and Debra Fulghum Bruce, Ph.D., with Laura McIlwain Cruse, M.D., and Kimberly Lynn McIlwain, M.D.
Excerpted from the book Reversing Osteopenia: The Definitive Guide to Recognizing and Treating Early Bone Loss in Women of All Ages by Harris H. McIlwain, M.D., and Debra Fulghum Bruce, Ph.D., with Laura McIlwain Cruse, M.D., and Kimberly Lynn McIlwain, M.D.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Persons
Information about programs for older gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population provided by the agency on aging.
Information about programs for older gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender population provided by the agency on aging.
Dysphagia
Information about dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing.
Information about dysphagia or difficulty in swallowing.
Viagra
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stimulation viagra viagra increases multiple myeloma cell anemia prescription viagra: Information about the prescription drug Viagra.
Lower Blood Pressure
a simple how to on lowering blood pressure.
a simple how to on lowering blood pressure.
triceps
Information and instructions for triceps extension strength exercise.
Information and instructions for triceps extension strength exercise.
stress test
Information about a diagnostic test for heart disease, that assesses the hearts performance during aerobic exercise.
Information about a diagnostic test for heart disease, that assesses the hearts performance during aerobic exercise.
Cozaar Sex
A drug that has proven successful in treating hypertension, or high blood pressure, may also help improve erectile dysfunction.
A drug that has proven successful in treating hypertension, or high blood pressure, may also help improve erectile dysfunction.
shoulder tendinitis
Information and description of these common conditions that can affect the shoulder and cause much pain.
Information and description of these common conditions that can affect the shoulder and cause much pain.
COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a progressive lung disease almost always caused by many years of smoking.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD is a progressive lung disease almost always caused by many years of smoking.
Shoulder Flexion
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shoulder flexion exercise index return to strength hand weights shoulder muscles: Shoulder flexion strength exercise.
Wrinkle Removal
Information about the common ways plastic surgeons remove wrinkles from aging and sun damaged skin.
Information about the common ways plastic surgeons remove wrinkles from aging and sun damaged skin.
Sinusitis Symptoms
Information about the common symptoms of sinusitis.
Information about the common symptoms of sinusitis.
weight loss
Excess weight is unhealty but often difficult to control. These weight loss tips can help seniors lose weight and improve health.
Excess weight is unhealty but often difficult to control. These weight loss tips can help seniors lose weight and improve health.
Early Alzheimers
Information about the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease.
Information about the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease.
Shoulder
Information about the various disorders and injuries of the shoulder that can cause pain for seniors.
Information about the various disorders and injuries of the shoulder that can cause pain for seniors.
digoxin profile
Information about the medication Lanoxin(digoxin) used by many older adults who have heart disease.
Information about the medication Lanoxin(digoxin) used by many older adults who have heart disease.
Age Sexual Satisfaction
A survey finds that age does not decrease satisfaction with sex life for men.
A survey finds that age does not decrease satisfaction with sex life for men.
Lipitor
nformation about the medication Lipitor, used for lowering bad cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke. Lipitor is one of the most prescribed medications for seniors.
nformation about the medication Lipitor, used for lowering bad cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke. Lipitor is one of the most prescribed medications for seniors.
Stroke Prevention Index
What you should know about stroke prevention index.
What you should know about stroke prevention index.
Exercise Tolerance Test
Description of exercise tolerance test used to diaganose the health and efficiency of the cardiorespiratory (heart and lungs) system.
Description of exercise tolerance test used to diaganose the health and efficiency of the cardiorespiratory (heart and lungs) system.
Menopause Help
Information about ways to help relieve the uncomfortable effects of menopause without useing hormones.
Information about ways to help relieve the uncomfortable effects of menopause without useing hormones.
Foot Health
Information about common foot problems that affect seniors. Also included information on treatment and ways to prevent foot pain and problems.
Information about common foot problems that affect seniors. Also included information on treatment and ways to prevent foot pain and problems.
Hypertension
Definition of hypertension or high blood pressure.
Definition of hypertension or high blood pressure.
Menopause Signs
Information about the common signs of menopause that most women experience at some point as they go through "the change".
Information about the common signs of menopause that most women experience at some point as they go through "the change".
Baldness alopecia male patern baldness
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armraise
Information and instructions for arm raise strenght exercise
Information and instructions for arm raise strenght exercise
Plavix Profile
Information about the drug Plavix used to help prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke and heart attack.
Information about the drug Plavix used to help prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke and heart attack.
cancerscreen
Should you have screening tests based on your age, or your health status?
Should you have screening tests based on your age, or your health status?
Stroke Symptoms
Know the symptoms of stroke in order to access emergency help immediately.
Know the symptoms of stroke in order to access emergency help immediately.
Diabetes Memory Loss Stroke
Question and answer about the connection between diabetes and memory loss.
Question and answer about the connection between diabetes and memory loss.
Aphasia Types
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national aphasia association national institutes of health nutrition fitness educational reference classification systems: Information about the types of aphasia.
Pre-diabetes
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normal blood glucose blood glucose levels normal blood glucose levels diabetes and heart disease signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes: Information about pre-diabetes.
osteo
Information about the current treatments for ostoporosis.
Information about the current treatments for ostoporosis.
Hair loss hair growth baldness
Information about mythical treatments for hair loss.
Information about mythical treatments for hair loss.
Nursing Home Assets
Can you protect your assets for your heirs should you need long term nursing home care? A reader asks this question.
Can you protect your assets for your heirs should you need long term nursing home care? A reader asks this question.
Constipation
Information about the causes and treatments of common constipation.
Information about the causes and treatments of common constipation.
Cozaar Bruising
Question from a visitor about bruising, she wonders if it is related a blood pressure medication "Cozaar" that she has been taking.
Question from a visitor about bruising, she wonders if it is related a blood pressure medication "Cozaar" that she has been taking.
Create a Dust-Free Bedroom
Information on staying dust-free to help ease allergies.
Information on staying dust-free to help ease allergies.
Stopping Medications
Should you stop taking a medication because the condition you have been taking the medication for has improved? Why you should talk with your doctor.
Should you stop taking a medication because the condition you have been taking the medication for has improved? Why you should talk with your doctor.
exerstrength
Exercises to increase strength and muscle size.
Exercises to increase strength and muscle size.
Chemical Peel
Information about the types of chemical peels that can help remove and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin. Includes information on precaustions and recovery time.
Information about the types of chemical peels that can help remove and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the skin. Includes information on precaustions and recovery time.
The Cornea and Corneal Disease
Introduction to information on the cornew and corneal disease.
Introduction to information on the cornew and corneal disease.
Aspirin Heart Disease
Information about aspirin and heart disease.
Information about aspirin and heart disease.
Foodshop
A well stocked kitchen is important if seniors are to eat a healthy balanced diet. Learn what is needed to eat well.
A well stocked kitchen is important if seniors are to eat a healthy balanced diet. Learn what is needed to eat well.
Adapting Motor Vehicles
In order to get a vehicle that meets your needs, based on your abilities and disiabiilties you will need an evaluation by a driver rehabilitation specialist.
In order to get a vehicle that meets your needs, based on your abilities and disiabiilties you will need an evaluation by a driver rehabilitation specialist.
COPD Bronchitis and Emphysema
COPD is a group of lung diseases that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema have excessive airway mucous, persistent cough and difficult breathing.
COPD is a group of lung diseases that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema have excessive airway mucous, persistent cough and difficult breathing.
nusing home quality
Things to look for when evaluating nursing homes and nursing facilities for a family member or friends.
Things to look for when evaluating nursing homes and nursing facilities for a family member or friends.
gumdisease
Information about the various treatments available for treating gum disease.
Information about the various treatments available for treating gum disease.
When is the best time to take blood pressure medications?
Reader question about best time to take blood pressure medication.
Reader question about best time to take blood pressure medication.