We may joke a bit about having a “senior’s moment” – otherwise, a lapse in memory or judgment based on advanced age. However, there’s nothing funny about Alzheimer’s disease (a form a dementia), as it is fatal and not the same as regular cognitive decline due to age.
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It’s a relatively small part of your body, but it can cause big problems if it’s out of whack. Let’s take a look at seven signs your thyroid isn’t working properly.
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Like other health issues, knowledge is the key to dealing with it (along with a knowledgeable medical team). There are guidelines for cervical cancer screening, but they’re constantly being updated as new information comes to light. Here’s everything to know about cervical cancer.
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Overactive bladder, or OAB, is a problem that affects millions of people in North America – up to 30 percent of men and 40 percent of women, according to the Urology Care Foundation. Generally, it impacts people more as they get older, with the condition intensifying if there’s a family history of bladder problems. Of […]
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While kyphosis can affect people of all ages, it most commonly occurs in older adults—specifically women—and is caused by osteoporosis. But this is just one of many different causes of kyphosis. Read on to learn more about other causes, the different types, as well as symptoms to look out for, and how it can be treated.
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Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is characterized by non-cancerous tumors that grow throughout the body. Let’s take a closer look at six facts about this relatively rare disorder…
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