Though Rare Among Seniors, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Can Be Devastating
It is estimated that, throughout the world, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affects as many as one out of every 8,000 to 10,000 people. For the most part, this devastating disease affects babies and toddlers. However, the variation commonly known as Type 4 SMA or proximal spinal atrophy, though extremely rare, can strike at any time […]
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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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Hepatitis C: A Hidden Danger for Seniors
One of the more serious health issues confronting an aging U.S. population is the rate of hepatitis C infection among people born between 1945 and 1965. Statistically, it is estimated that 75% of all people with the disease were born in that window, making them five times more likely to be infected than other age […]
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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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Understanding How Epilepsy Affects Seniors
When most people think of epilepsy, they think it’s a disease that starts in childhood or early adulthood, or they assume it’s a genetic disorder and can’t be caused by outside factors. Among seniors, however, epilepsy can develop even during their advanced years. In fact, among patients older than 75 years old, one in 10 […]
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A Guide to Knee Replacement Surgery
In some ways, the human body is like a machine that has many moving parts. Unlike machines, though, the body has the remarkable ability to heal itself when injured, depending on the part of the body affected. If you cut your skin, for example, a scab will form and the damaged tissue will regenerate. Similarly, […]
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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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Aging & Memory Loss: What You Need to Know
As we get older, it’s common to experience some minor memory loss. You’re watching Jeopardy! and the answer is right on the tip of your tongue, but you can’t think of it. Or you remember having your wallet or keys in your hand a few minutes ago, but now you can’t find them. Most seniors […]
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Preventing Strokes Starts With Healthy Living
Having a stroke is one of the scariest and most life-altering medical issues you can suffer because it attacks your brain. And it does so suddenly, with little warning. A stroke is caused by a loss of blood to the brain that happens when there’s an obstruction in the blood supply or a blood vessel […]
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Why Do Some Seniors Have Memories as Sharp as People Nearly Half Their Age?
One 74-year-old grandmother is still so mentally sharp that she recently learned how to play chess, piano and pool. One 83-year-old retired doctor still edits books and runs several medical websites. An 89-year-old man is so up to date on pop culture that he can have a detailed discussion about Grammy-winning musician Chance the Rapper or […]
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