Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease with An Eye Test
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently about 5.8 million people with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, making it the sixth leading cause of death. It’s the most common form of dementia with up to 80 percent of all diagnosed cases. People who have Alzheimer’s disease typically have problems with memory and thinking, […]
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Preventing Bug Bites from Ruining Your Summer
In the first 10 years of the new millennia – the decade between 2000 and 2010 – millions of people in the U.S. were victims of a problem that has plagued mankind for thousands of years: insect and spider bites. According to a 2014 study, more than 6.8 million people were treated in emergency rooms […]
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The Health Benefits of Safe Exposure to Sunshine
Whether it’s by staying indoors or using plenty of sunscreen, we’ve all been told to avoid direct exposure to the sun at all costs. Indeed, unprotected overexposure to the sun’s radiation is the main cause of skin cancer, including melanoma and carcinoma. However, a moderate amount of sunshine on your skin can provide a range […]
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What Seniors Need to Know About Sinusitis
For most people, sinus problems caused by colds or allergies are fairly common and can range from a case of sinusitis all the way to a full-blown sinus infection. Sinusitis simply means that there is inflammation in your sinuses, which are the hollow spaces located in the bones behind your eyebrows, cheeks, and jaw. While […]
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Protecting and Maintaining Your Balance As You Age.
Among the aging population in the U.S., one important key to maintaining good health and longevity is preventing falls. Nationwide, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among seniors. Even older adults in good health can experience a decrease in balance compared to when they were younger. In fact, more than a third […]
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Aging and the Importance of Food Safety
Cesar Quililan, M.D.
November 27, 2018
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, General Health
According to the Centers for Disease control and prevention, roughly 48 million people get food poisoning every year in the U.S. Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die from foodborne illness. Many of these people have weakened immune systems, which is why people age 65 and older make up the largest portion of these […]
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The Importance of Vaccinations and Boosters as We Age
When most people think about vaccinations or booster shots, they remember taking their kids to the pediatrician to get them done and stopping for ice cream on the way home. However, the older you get, the more your immune system needs a little help to fight off pathogens like bacteria and viruses. For seniors age […]
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Are Seniors at Risk for Zika Virus?
Since the outbreak first began last summer, dozens of countries in Central and South America has reported cases of Zika, a mosquito-borne illness linked to severe birth defects. There have been several travel-related cases of Zika in the United States, after residents traveled to Zika-affected countries and returned home. Florida actually has the most Zika […]
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Why Coordinated Patient Care Is Essential for Seniors
As we age, we experience more complicated medical issues and an increased chance of developing health problems. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 92% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 77% have at least two. Seniors with such conditions must see multiple physicians often at different locations, each with their […]
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Sex And Intimacy In Older Adults
Getting older doesn’t have to mean your sexual activity stops. More than half of people age 65 to 74 are sexually active, according to one recent study. With retirement and an empty nest, many seniors may find they have more time to devote to improving intimacy with their partner. However, some seniors can feel embarrassed about […]
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