Fred Cicetti
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An Inside Look at Sinus Infections
By Fred Cicetti published
Sinusitis, an infection in the sinuses, can trigger a toothache.

Aging Lowers Your Immunity
By Fred Cicetti published
What happens to your immune system as you get old?

The Facts About the Flu Vaccine
By Fred Cicetti published
It's time for a flu shot. Here's what you should know about getting this year's flu vaccine.

How Much Vitamin D Do You Need?
By Fred Cicetti published
Vitamin D is found in few foods.

The Hidden Health Hazards of Pets
By Fred Cicetti published
Sometimes the family pet can make its owner ill.
The Healthy Geezer: Can Lactose Intolerance Raise Your Risk of Osteoporosis?
By Fred Cicetti published

Can Antioxidants Really Improve Your Health?
By Fred Cicetti published
Antioxidants may help fight free radicals in your body, which can damage DNA. But can they really make you healthier?

What Can Be Done to Treat an Injured Tailbone?
By Fred Cicetti published
An injured tailbone, or coccyx, can make many activities painful. Here are some ways such an injury can be treated.

How to Reduce Sodium in Your Diet
By Fred Cicetti published
Reducing the amount of salt in your diet could lower your blood pressure, and lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. Here are some tips for reducing sodium.

Do Wrinkle Creams Work?
By Fred Cicetti published
The healthy geezer provides tips to care for your aging skin.

What Are the Signs of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome?
By Fred Cicetti published
The pain of carpel tunnel syndrome is caused by compression of the median nerve, which runs from the forearm into the hand. Here are the signs of and treatments for carpel tunnel syndrome.

Some Sun Exposure May Be Good for Health
By Fred Cicetti published
While too much sun is certainly hazardous, there is some sunny news about the sun.

What Are the Signs of Male Menopause?
By Fred Cicetti published
In menopause, the production of female hormone drops suddenly, but in men, there's a gradual decline in hormone levels.

Can You Be Too Old to Donate Organs?
By Fred Cicetti published
Organs have been successfully transplanted from people older than 80.

Can Negative Thoughts Be Stopped?
By Fred Cicetti published
Negative thinking can contribute to depression. Here is a look at some types of negative thinking.

Is There an Age Limit on Getting Obesity Surgery?
By Fred Cicetti published
Can older people still get bariatric surgery if they want to?

Are Probiotics Safe?
By Fred Cicetti published
The safety of probiotics has not been thoroughly studied scientifically.

The Healthy Geezer: Can Carrot Juice Prevent Cataracts?
By Fred Cicetti published
Carrots are good for your eyes, but can they prevent cataracts?
The Healthy Geezer: How to Be a Good Grandparent
By Fred Cicetti published
Safety tips for grandparents.
Can Polio Come Back in Old Age?
By Fred Cicetti published
Post-polio syndrome can strike people decades after they've recovered from polio.
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