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Post-Polio Syndrome
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Friday, August 06, 2004
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Friday, March 16, 2012
Information about post polio syndrome that may occur many years after recovery from polio. -
Best Fitness Program For Seniors
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Wednesday, January 18, 2006
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Friday, January 20, 2012
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. -
Living Well and Aging - How To Live Well - All About Living Well and Aging Created:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Learn more about exercise and diet, brain health, and even supplements to add years onto your life. -
Aging and Illness - Coping With Aging and Illness Created:
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Aging presents a variety of medical issues. Here's how to cope. -
Carotid Doppler Created:
Monday, August 21, 2006
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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. -
Top Causes of Death Among Adults Over 65 Created:
Friday, June 15, 2007
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Tuesday, November 16, 2010
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.. -
Holiday Health Tips Created:
Friday, June 15, 2007
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
Top tips for staying healthy during Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years with exercise, healthy eating and health information. -
Medical Conditions Affecting Seniors -- Common Medical Conditions Affecting Seniors Created:
Thursday, November 11, 2010
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Thursday, November 11, 2010
There are several common medical conditions that can affect seniors, such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis, vision problems, and hearing loss. -
Baldness - Male Pattern Baldness
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Friday, August 06, 2004
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Tuesday, November 09, 2010
Information about baldness. : female pattern baldness male pattern baldness male patern baldness washington medical center assistant clinical professor -
Sleeping Pill Risks - Sleeping Pill Risks for Seniors Created:
Friday, November 11, 2005
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Friday, September 24, 2010
A report shows that the use of sleeping pills by seniors may cause more problems than benefits. -
Bladder Incontinence - Causes of Urinary Incontinence Video Created:
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
Someone with difficulty controlling urination may suffer from some form of bladder incontinence. Most common in women, urinary incontinence can often be treated and is sometimes worse with age. -
Face Lift Surgery - What Is a Face Lift Video Created:
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A face lift is a surgical procedure to reduce the effects of aging in the face and neck. Here's more information on what happens during a face lift. -
Parkinson's Disease - What Is Parkinson's Disease Video Created:
Monday, October 08, 2007
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Parkinson's disease is caused by the degeneration of the area of the brain in charge of muscle movement. Learn more about how Parkinson's disease affects the body. -
Brow Lift - Facts About Brow Lifts Video Created:
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
A brow lift corrects signs of aging. Learn more about brow lifts and their effects. -
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia - Explanation of BPH Video Created:
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Benign prostatic hyperplasia is the growth and enlargement of the prostate gland over time. BPH doesn't usually cause problems until late in life, but it's never too early to find out about symptom.. -
Varicose Veins - What Are Varicose Veins - Do You Have Spider Veins Video Created:
Thursday, October 04, 2007
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Varicose veins and spider veins are veins that have become engorged with blood. They are visible and can be uncomfortable. Learn more about the causes and effects of varicose veins. -
Fecal Incontinence - What Is Bowel Incontinence - The Digestive Process Video Created:
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
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Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Those suffering from fecal incontinence are unable to control the passage of feces from the body. Learn more about the digestive process and fecal incontinence. -
Sinus Rinse - Sinus Rinse for Chronic Sinusitis Created:
Tuesday, December 02, 2003
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Friday, June 18, 2010
A simple, inexpensive sinus rinse using saline (salt solution) may be just what you need for treating chronic sinusitis. -
Rogaine Created:
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
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Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Information about the drug Rogaine (Minoxidil) used for treating certain types of hair loss in both men and women. -
Forteo for Osteoporosis Created:
Monday, November 24, 2003
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Information about Forteo, a drug for the treatment of osteoporosis. -
Water Exercise for fitness and pain relief Created:
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Information about water exercise that can help seniors stay fit while reducing the pain of osteoarthritis -
Vaginal Dryness Affects Seniors Sexuality Created:
Monday, August 07, 2006
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
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 Created:
Sunday, December 18, 2005
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Information about adult day care, what it is, what to look for and how to pay for it. -
Forgetfulness - Dementia and Forgetfulness Created:
Friday, January 30, 2004
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Older people worry about becoming more forgetful. Information about forgetfulness and dementia. -
Parkinson's Disease - Early Signs of Parkinson's Disease Created:
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
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Thursday, May 20, 2010
Information about the early signs and symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. -
Medicaid Pays For Nursing Home Care Created:
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
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Friday, April 02, 2010
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. -
Prescription Drugs From Mexico Created:
Monday, January 26, 2004
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Friday, April 02, 2010
Information on traveling to Mexico to save money on prescription drugs, including infomation on regulations on bringing them back to the US. -
Medication Administration Route Created:
Monday, October 17, 2005
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Friday, April 02, 2010
Defination and decription of the multiple ways that medications can be administered, including oral, enteral, mucosal percutaneous and parenteral routs of medication administration. -
Dash Diet Created:
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
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Friday, April 02, 2010
Information about the DASH diet that as been shown to help lower blood pressure. -
Toenail Fungus Created:
Monday, March 01, 2004
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Information about toenail fungus including its cause, treatment and prevention. -
Your Annual Checkup Created:
Monday, January 05, 2004
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Information about annual health checkups and recommended tests that seniors should have to help detect health problems in their early stages. -
Cerebral Vascular Accident - Stroke Created:
Monday, January 12, 2004
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Definition of cerebral vascular accident or stroke.