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Aging & Health Archive

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Age-related Changes | Heart Health | Treatment and Medication | Lifestyle | Mental Health | Personal Stories | Diet and Nutrition | Fitness | Prevention

Age-related Changes

Anatomy of a gallstone Andropause: do men go through menopause, too? Caring for your dentures Combating dizziness in older adults Complications of type 2 diabetes Coping with hearing loss Coping with low vision Emphysema: how you get it, and how to fight it End of life care Help for hip pain Learn your diabetic ABCs Learning about assisted living Life after cancer A new face for an old enemy: post-polio syndrome Sex after menopause Stay warm: your life could depend on it Symptoms of menopause: could your thyroid be the cause? Temperature troubles? Tips for older adults: ways to avoid injuries during sports and exercise True or false: changes in the weather can make your joints stiff or achy Ulcers and the bacteria that causes it You don’t have to live with persistent pain Your aging heart: what’s happening?

Heart Health

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 Brush your teeth…it's good for your heart Bypass surgery: good for your heart, but bad for your mind? Heart attack in women Is it heartburn or a heart attack? Lowering heart disease risk is more than just lowering your cholesterol number Practical prevention – how defibrillators in public places can save lives Preventive cardiology: statins Quitting smoking after a heart attack 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 Why it is important to quit smoking if you have heart failure Your aging heart: what’s happening?

Treatment and Medication

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 Antibiotics: to prescribe or not prescribe? 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? Capsule endoscopy takes pictures of small intestine Catheter-directed thrombolysis: a new, less envasive approach to the treatment of DVT/PE Ceramic hip replacement devices Cost versus coverage 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 non-adherence and chronic conditions 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) 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? 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 coping with mouth, gum, and throat problems related to radiation therapy Tips for preventing medical mistakes Too many pills on your plate? How to simplify your medication regimen Who's who in the white coat? Why you should be smoke-free for surgery

Lifestyle

Adult day care: good for caregivers and the people they care for All forms of smoking are bad for you Alternative therapies to quit smoking Animals and your health: the benefits of pet ownership A cry for help: how to recognize elder abuse Control the craving to smoke Dating after 50: have the rules really changed? Driving with macular degeneration: is it safe? E-cigarettes: a safe substitute for smokers? 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 Home healthcare—helping older adults live at home longer Is it time to stop driving? Long-term care facilities: you have options Napping: medicine for the weary Special dogs make life easier Support for smokers wanting to quit Traveling with grandchildren True or false: surgical hardware in the body sets off airport metal detectors Universal design: helping older adults maintain their independence

Mental Health

Alzheimer's disease: tips for caretakers Becoming mentally healthy: a guide for older adults 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 Having trouble sleeping? How (well) do you remember? Life review: the benefits of recording your "autobiography" Physical activity: keep your mind in shape as you age Planning for the end of life: do it for your family Talking again with the help of a communication device Taste and smell disorders Tips for getting a good night of sleep Tips for reducing stress in your life Use it or lose it: preventing cognitive decline When elders get depressed: it's not just "old age"

Personal Stories

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 In his own words: living with stroke In his own words: living with type 2 diabetes

Diet and Nutrition

70 and beyond: what you need to eat Antioxidants: antidote to aging? Can supplements reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Cholesterol guidelines for people with high risk of heart attack The DASH diet Decreasing your caffeine intake Decreasing your salt intake Decreasing your triglycerides through dietary changes Diabetes and alcohol: caution when mixing Diet helps maintain a healthy blood pressure Dietary supplements for osteoarthritis Eat well, exercise well, be well: dietary and fitness guidelines Eating healthfully when you’re alone Eating well—and safely—during your golden years Empty plates for “empty nesters” Folate for enhancing mental function in seniors Improving nutrition in the elderly Keeping sodium low when you’re eating on the go Limiting your intake of sugar Nutrition and menopause The importance of counting carbs if you have diabetes True or false: drinking a glass of red wine a day can increase longevity True or false: eating carrots improves vision What is the glycemic index? What to eat if you have diabetes What you don't know about excess iron could kill you

Fitness

Do you need to talk to your doctor before you start an exercise program? Eat well, exercise well, be well: dietary and fitness guidelines Exercise and bone health Exercise for chronic disease relief Finding the health clubs for the 50+ crowd Fitness: elixir for the ages 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 Staying in shape as you age Strength training: you’re not “too old!” Take the plunge—try swimming! The Senior Games Weight loss: what are your options?

Prevention

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 Could you have pre-diabetes? Diabetes and foot care Diet helps maintain a healthy blood pressure Do you need blood? You may be your own best donor HIV in people over 50 How to wash your hands properly Immunization guidelines for older adults Isolation precautions Keep your teeth and keep on smiling Keeping home a safe haven Keeping skin cancer at bay Natural ways to prevent macular degeneration Optimizing your triglycerides 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 Ten tips for healthy aging Universal precautions

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