Keeping Seniors Healthy
April 2012 Articles:
Question for Aging Men: Will Testosterone Spark Virility?
March 2012 Articles:
Is Dad Still Road-Worthy ? Or Is It Time to Take the Keys?
Coping and Recovering from Knee Replacement
Lactose Intolerance May Not Spell Osteoporosis
August 2011 Articles:
The Aging Hip: Replacement vs. Resurfacing
July 2011 Articles:
Are Older Men Naturally Grumpy? Or Do Their Brains Just Shrink?
Wash Your Hands to Prevent Infections
June 2011 Articles:
Complications Arise from Leaky Heart Valves
Thyroid: Small, Complex Gland Vital to Staying Alive
Large Breasts Common in 30% of Older Men
May 2011 Articles:
20 Tips to Aid Seniors with Fire Safety
Poor Eyesight Can Trigger Vivid Hallucinations
April 2011 Articles:
When Old Dental Fillings Make Music. Honest!
March 2011 Articles:
Avoiding the All-Too-Common Senior Fall or Slip
Know Dangers of Sleep Apnea - When Breathing Briefly Stops
Seniors Apt to Get Epilepsy, Second Only to Children
February 2011 Articles:
What to Look for in Buying Sunglasses to Protect Senior Sight
Losing Weight Gets Tougher in Senior Years, Especially for Women
Varicose Veins More Than a Painful, Ugly Nuisance
January 2011 Articles:
If the Shoe Fits . . . A Tale of Feet Growing in Old Age
December 2010 Articles:
This Common Infection Can Be Deadly
November 2010 Articles:
Exercises Can Help with Incontinence
October 2010 Articles:
There's a Link Between Alcohol and Snoring
September 2010 Articles:
Botox for Treating Shaky Hands?
Flu Season Is Around the Corner -- Time for That Flu Shot!
Triglycerides Out of Balance Boost Stroke, Heart Attack Risk
August 2010 Articles:
Heimlich Maneuver Saves Seniors from Choking to Death
The Common Discomfort of Restless Leg Syndrome
Gallstones Can Wreak Havoc If Untreated
July 2010 Articles:
Can Coffee Prevent Liver Damage in Drinkers?
What Causes Mom's Bad Breath?
Headaches in Seniors Can Be Sign of Serious Condition
June 2010 Articles:
Seniors Bruise Easily, Sometimes from Meds
Cavities, Gum Disease Can Increase with Age
May 2010 Articles:
Shortness of Breath May Be Health Warning
March 2010 Articles:
Hemorrhoids: Not a Problem to Sit On
The Heart-Stopping Truth About Heart Surgery
Anger Can Tip the Scale with High Blood Pressure
February 2010 Articles:
Seniors Should Be Cautious Around Dogs
January 2010 Articles:
What Causes Mom's Gas?
Caffeine Sensitivity Increases with Age
Seniors Tend to Bruise More Easily
December 2009 Articles:
Avoiding Falls in Seniors
Recurring Stomach Pain May Be a Warning Sign
Striking Out with ALS, or Lou Gehrig's Disease
November 2009 Articles:
Tactics to Fix Hair Thinning in Women, Balding in Men
That Toothache May Be a Sinus Problem
Allergies Require Care in Treating Due to Meds Interaction
Seniors Who Drink Face Many Dangers
October 2009 Articles:
Who Suffers Motion Sickness Is Luck of the Draw
Acupuncture and the Aging (Pained) Body
When Alcohol Makes Your Heart Skip a Beat - In Bad Way
Natural Germ-Fighting Immunities Reduce Fevers in Elderly
September 2009 Articles:
What Condition Sends Most Elderly to the Hospital?
Protecting Elderly Loved Ones from Swine Flu
Marijuana Can Help Glaucoma, But Heed the Law
That Morning Oatmeal Is More Healthy Than You Think
August 2009 Articles:
Surgical and Non-Surgical Treatment of Back Pain
Preventing Caregiver and Elderly Back Pain
What Causes Back Pain?
July 2009 Articles:
Secondhand Smoke and Caregiving
Caffeine and Vitamins Not Always a Good Mix
Coping with Heartburn
The Elderly and AIDS? Yes, It's an Issue
Donating Blood in Your Senior Years
June 2009 Articles:
Peri-, Post- and Just Plain Menopause: the Differences
Sun May Be Smiling, But Danger Lurks at All Ages
Hip, Knee Replacements Nearly Always Successful
Identifying World's Most Common Pain Reliever, Fever Reducer
May 2009 Articles:
Blurred Vision Is a Serious Matter
Osteoporosis Strikes Men as Well as Women
Smoking Is Not the Only Cause of Lung Cancer
Causes and Treatment for Dry Mouth and Bad Breath
You Can't Stop Aging - But You Can Fight It
April 2009 Articles:
Even With Life's Many Pressures, Depression Not Normal Part of Aging
Don't Overlook Angina's Chest Pain Warning Sign
Cataracts Much More Common Than Not Among Elderly
Do Seniors Get Bad Breath More Often?
March 2009 Articles:
Knowing the Difference Between Enlarged Prostate and Cancer
Hop on the First Sign of Elder Abuse
Aging and Constipation: What Is – and Is Not – Fact
TIA Is Important Warning Sign of Possible Stroke
February 2009 Articles:
Parkinson's Among Farmers May Be More Than Coincidence
Do We Lose the Sense of Taste with Old Age?
Dealing with Age and Sexual Performance
Extreme Thirst and Other Diabetes Symptoms
January 2009 Articles:
What Happened to My Mom's Sense of Taste?
Glaucoma Deserves, Quick, Serious Attention
Recognizing and Treating Arthritis
Forgetful? It Could Be Just Memory Overload, Not Alzheimer's
December 2008 Articles:
Are Liver Spots on the Skin Dangerous?
Colon and Rectal Cancers No Longer Hush-Hush
Bladder Control Problems Nothing to Be Embarrassed About
Hearing Problems Common with Aging
November 2008 Articles:
Be Careful Mixing Grapefruit with Meds
Low Vision is Debilitating, Common Among Elderly
Exercise at Any Age ? But Safely
Why Does Dad Have Trouble Keeping His Balance?
October 2008 Articles:
Knowing the Elderly's Sleep Habits
Mixing Seniors and Grandkids Breeds Colds
Shingles? No Laughing Matter for Elderly
What Are Those Specks in Mom’s Eye?
