Andropause: do men go through menopause, too?
Boomeritis: a new sports concern for baby boomers
Colon cancer: common and curable
Complications of type 2 diabetes
Diabetes in the elderly: the power of the mitochondria
Emphysema: how you get it, and how to fight it
Learning about assisted living
Living to 100: centenarians show us how
A new face for an old enemy: post-polio syndrome
Presbyopia: when things up close are out of focus
Stay warm: your life could depend on it
Stroke: the brain’s equivalent of a heart attack
Symptoms of menopause: could your thyroid be the cause?
True or false: changes in the weather can make your joints stiff or achy
Ulcers and the bacteria that causes it
When the room won't stop spinning: combatting dizziness
Avoiding a first heart attack with aspirin
Become a link in the chain of cardiac survival
Bouncing back after a heart attack: it’s not always easy
Breakfast is good for your heart
Brush your teeth…it's good for your heart
Bypass surgery: good for your heart, but bad for your mind?
Cholesterol screenings: making sense of the results
Fish oil, omega-3, and heart disease
Is it heartburn or a heart attack?
New advances in treating coronary artery disease
Practical prevention – how defibrillators in public places can save lives
Preventive cardiology: statins
Reducing risks when you have heart disease
Smoking: Not just harmful to your lungs and heart…
Statin drugs: not just for high cholesterol?
Surviving a heart attack: timing is crucial
Adult day care: good for caregivers and the people they care for
Aging gracefully: reducing the risks of polypharmacy
Animals and your health: pet-facilitated therapy
Are you taking drugs you don't need?
Beyond primary care: choosing a medical specialist
Boutique options offer greater choice in medical care
Bypass surgery: good for your heart, but bad for your mind?
Camera pill takes pictures of small intestine
Catheter-directed thrombolysis: a new, less envasive approach to the treatment of DVT/PE
Ceramic hip replacement devices
Conductive keratoplasty can improve farsightedness
Do's and dont's for prescription medications
Driver beware: certain medications can impair your ability behind the wheel
Drug interactions: what you need to know
HIV treatment: the challenges for older adults
Hormone replacement therapy: a look at the options
Hospital stays: what you need to know
How to choose a Medicare drug plan
Implantable defibrillators save lives
Medicare 101: The basics of federal health insurance
Medication questions? Ask the pharmacist
Navigating the healthcare system: when you’re a senior (65+)
An option for treating degenerative disc disease
Pain relief medications: are they good for you?
Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza Vaccine: Questions and Answers
Pill splitting can save money, but talk to your doctor first
Spa treatment for your aching joints
Statin drugs: not just for high cholesterol?
Stem cell research and your health: current prospects
Surgery at the doctor's office: what you need to know
Talking to your doctor about your health
The immune system and organ transplant: what you should know
Tips for preventing medical mistakes
Too many pills on your plate? How to simplify your medication regimen
Adult day care: good for caregivers and the people they care for
Animals and your health: the benefits of pet ownership
A cry for help: how to recognize elder abuse
Dating after 50: have the rules really changed?
Driving with macular degeneration: is it safe?
Elder hostels: the fun never stops
Empty nest syndrome: how to cope when the kids leave home
GPS technology and Alzheimer's disease: novel use for an existing technology
Healthiest places for retirees to live
Home healthcare—helping older adults live at home longer
Long-term care facilities: you have options
Napping: medicine for the weary
True or false: surgical hardware in the body sets off airport metal detectors
Universal design: helping older adults maintain their independence
Physical activity: keep your mind in shape as you age
Alzheimer's disease: tips for caretakers
Caregiver stress: the impact of chronic disease on the family
Coping with loss: help for widows and widowers
Determining if a person with dementia is in pain
Life review: the benefits of recording your "autobiography"
Planning for the end of life: do it for your family
Talking again with the help of a communication device
Tips for getting a good night of sleep
Tips for reducing stress in your life
In his own words: living after a heart attack
In her own words: living with Alzheimer’s disease
In her own words: living with cataracts
In his own words: living with coronary artery disease
In her own words: living with depression
In her own words: living with emphysema
In his own words: living with erectile dysfunction (impotence)
In his own words: living with gout
In her own words: living with hypertension
In her own words: living with macular degeneration
In her own words: living with menopause
In her own words: living with osteoarthritis
In her own words: living with osteoporosis
In her own words: living with Parkinson’s disease
In her own words: living with rheumatoid arthritis
70 and beyond: what you need to eat
Antioxidants: antidote to aging?
Breakfast is good for your heart
Can supplements reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Cataracts and salt: is there a connection?
Constipation: it’s probably not, but what to do if it is
Decreasing your caffeine intake
Decreasing your triglycerides through dietary changes
Diabetes and alcohol: caution when mixing
Diet helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis
Eating healthfully when you’re alone
Eating well—and safely—during your golden years
Empty plates for “empty nesters”
Fish oil, omega-3, and heart disease
Folate for enhancing mental function in seniors
Improving nutrition in the elderly
Keeping sodium low when you’re eating on the go
The latest on nutrition and menopause
Cholesterol guidelines for people with high risk of heart attack
True or false: drinking a glass of red wine a day can increase longevity
Do you need to talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program?
Exercise for chronic disease relief
Finding the health clubs for the 50+ crowd
Gardening for the health of it
Get plenty of exercise and don’t forget to stretch!
Get strong with strength training
Keep on movin': exercise after 50
Seniors: it’s never too late to start exercising
Staying active to enjoy your later years
How to prevent vision problems
Aging gracefully: reducing the risks of polypharmacy
Animals and your health: dogs as disease detectors
Avoiding a first heart attack with aspirin
Balancing acts: exercises to help prevent falls
Can supplements reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease?
Cholesterol counts for women and seniors, too
Cholesterol screenings: making sense of the results
Diet helps maintain a healthy blood pressure
Do you need blood? You may be your own best donor
For better health: five easy pieces
How to wash your hands properly
Human growth hormone: can it prevent aging?
Immunization guidelines for older adults
Keep your teeth and keep on smiling
Natural ways to prevent macular degeneration
Preventing and treating bedsores in the bed-bound
Preventing errors and infections during surgery: steps for hospital staff and patients
Preventing infections in the hospital: steps for hospital staff and patients
Preventive measures—at any age?
Reducing risks when you have heart disease
Smoking cessation for older adults: it’s not too late
Last reviewed November 2007 by EBSCO Publishing Editorial Staff
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