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Depressed Seniors At Risk for Suicide: Unrelenting depression can raise the risk of suicide in anyone, especially older adults.
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Fall Prevention for Older AdultsCommonsense strategies for lowering fall risk.
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What Do I Need to Know About Buying a Hearing Aid?There are two main types of hearing aids -- analog and digital.
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The Healthy Geezer: Can Alcohol Give You Gout?Gout is a painful type of arthritis that's caused by a build-up of uric acid.
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Can Glucosamine and Chondroitin Ease Osteoarthritis Pain?The jury is still out on the benefits of these supplements.
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Does Everyone Get Cataracts Eventually?Cataracts are related to aging, and tend to worsen gradually.
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The Healthy Geezer's Tips for Dealing with StressYour health can be damaged by unrelenting stress.
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The Scoop on Pink EyeIts name may be quaint but pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can be uncomfortable and contagious.
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Prostate Cancer: PSA Test (Part 3)
Treatment for prostate cancer works best when the disease is found early.
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Prostate Cancer: PSA Test (Part 2)Treatment for prostate cancer works best when the disease is found early.
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Prostate Cancer: PSA Test (Part I)
Cancer of the prostate is one of the most common types of cancer among American men.
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Breast Cancer: What Are the Symptoms?
Breast cancer symptoms include swelling, skin irritation, nipple pain or retraction, and an unusual discharge.
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Breast Cancer: The Basics
Breast cancer is second-—behind lung cancer—-as the leading cause of cancer death in women.
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Is Bursitis Age-Related?
Bursitis occurs more often as we age.
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How to Avoid Being Attacked By a Dog
Dogs mostly bite children, though the elderly are second.
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Can Chewing Gum Give You Gas?What exactly, is gas?
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Anxiety May Increase With AgeSome surveys suggest that one in five older adults suffer anxiety symptoms that require treatment.
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What Is Sleep Apnea?Apnea is Greek for "without breath."
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Are There Symptoms for Aneurysms?
The type and location of the aneurysm will determine the symptoms.
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Tips for Preventing Stomach AchesThere are some things you can do to prevent stomach aches.
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Does Lou Gehrig’s Disease Only Affect Old People?ALS is a motor neuron disease that can affect young adults, children and older people.
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How to Slow Hair LossThere are a few steps you can take to preserve your hair.
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Do Shots Ease Allergy Symptoms?Shots don’t work on all allergies or all people.
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Does Acupuncture Help Arthritis?
Several recent studies show osteoarthritis symptoms can be relieved with acupuncture.
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