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Posts tagged with ‘older adults’
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Weight Training Safety Tips
Lifting weights the wrong way can cause serious injury or even death. Follow these basic guidelines to lift weights…
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Ways to Increase Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men…
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common type of cancer in young and middle-aged white men, but it can be treated…
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Sleep Changes in Older Adults
As you age, you may have changes in your sleep patterns. Hormones, lifestyle habits, and certain conditions and medicines can…
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Sexual Health in Older Adults
As you age, it doesn’t mean that you suddenly lose interest in sex. It’s common for people to remain sexually…
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Safe Use, Storage, and Disposal of Opioid Drugs | Printable Patient Tip Sheet
Properly storing and disposing of opioid medicine can protect the health and safety of others.
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Running: Preventing Overuse Injuries
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
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Prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.
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Prostate Cancer | Pros & Cons of PSA Testing
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
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Preventive Care for Seniors
Preventive care for seniors is particularly important, as health problems increase with age.
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Perimenopause | Symptoms and treatment
Perimenopause is a stage in a woman’s reproductive years that occurs just before menopause.
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Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, slowed movements and stiff muscles.
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Pain Management After Surgery
Recovering from surgery typically involves the use of prescription or over-the-counter pain medicine.
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Overactive Bladder | Symptoms and Treatment
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.
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Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones and often occurs in older women.
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Nutrition Tips for Managing Diabetes
Your diet is one of the best ways to manage diabetes by helping you control the amount of sugar that…
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Nourish Your Brain
A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body. Many of the things you do to keep your…
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Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that affects the genital or anal areas. It can cause a rash, itching, pain,…
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Kegel Exercises for Your Pelvic Muscles
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).
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How to Prevent Falls in Older Adults
A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling…
