Fred Cicetti
Latest articles by Fred Cicetti

Breast Cancer: What Raises Your Risk?
By Fred Cicetti published
There are many risk factors for breast cancer in men and women. Here's a look at some of them.

Depressed Seniors At Risk for Suicide
By Fred Cicetti published
: Unrelenting depression can raise the risk of suicide in anyone, especially older adults.

Fall Prevention for Older Adults
By Fred Cicetti published
Commonsense strategies for lowering fall risk.

What Do I Need to Know About Buying a Hearing Aid?
By Fred Cicetti published
There are two main types of hearing aids -- analog and digital.
The Healthy Geezer: Can Alcohol Give You Gout?
By Fred Cicetti published
Gout is a painful type of arthritis that's caused by a build-up of uric acid.

Can Glucosamine and Chondroitin Ease Osteoarthritis Pain?
By Fred Cicetti published
The jury is still out on the benefits of these supplements.

Does Everyone Get Cataracts Eventually?
By Fred Cicetti published
Cataracts are related to aging, and tend to worsen gradually.

The Healthy Geezer's Tips for Dealing with Stress
By Fred Cicetti published
Your health can be damaged by unrelenting stress.

The Scoop on Pink Eye
By Fred Cicetti published
Its name may be quaint but pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can be uncomfortable and contagious.
Prostate Cancer: PSA Test (Part 3)
By Fred Cicetti published
Treatment for prostate cancer works best when the disease is found early.

Prostate Cancer: PSA Test (Part 2)
By Fred Cicetti published
Treatment for prostate cancer works best when the disease is found early.
Prostate Cancer: PSA Test (Part I)
By Fred Cicetti published
Cancer of the prostate is one of the most common types of cancer among American men.
Breast Cancer: What Are the Symptoms?
By Fred Cicetti published
Breast cancer symptoms include swelling, skin irritation, nipple pain or retraction, and an unusual discharge.
Breast Cancer: The Basics
By Fred Cicetti published
Breast cancer is second-—behind lung cancer—-as the leading cause of cancer death in women.
How to Avoid Being Attacked By a Dog
By Fred Cicetti published
Dogs mostly bite children, though the elderly are second.

Anxiety May Increase With Age
By Fred Cicetti published
Some surveys suggest that one in five older adults suffer anxiety symptoms that require treatment.
Are There Symptoms for Aneurysms?
By Fred Cicetti published
The type and location of the aneurysm will determine the symptoms.

Tips for Preventing Stomach Aches
By Fred Cicetti published
There are some things you can do to prevent stomach aches.

Does Lou Gehrig’s Disease Only Affect Old People?
By Fred Cicetti published
ALS is a motor neuron disease that can affect young adults, children and older people.

How to Slow Hair Loss
By Fred Cicetti published
There are a few steps you can take to preserve your hair.
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