Month: April 2014

Smell loss that lasts longer than a few weeks should be evaluated by a doctor.

Adapting a home to suit an older person’s needs can help him live there longer.

Stair climbing has many physiological benefits. It burns twice as many calories as walking, and it engages muscles in the legs, arms, buttocks, and shoulders.

As one ages, the bones in the spine tend to shrink. That may cause a person to lose height.

It appears that exposure to moderate or high doses of any medication to treat high blood pressure is associated with a 30% to 40% increased risk of falls with serious injury.

A safe amount of caffeine intake each day is 200 to 300 milligrams (mg). More than 500-600 mg per day may increase the risk of negative side effects.

Erectile dysfunction is diagnosed when a man has difficulty attaining and sustaining an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Prescription medications are the first line of treatment.

Exercise boosts memory and thinking skills. It does this by reducing insulin resistance, reducing inflammation, and stimulating the production of growth factors.

It appears that the risk of heart attack or stroke is increased in the first 30 days after a partner’s death, possibly due to short-term changes in blood pressure…

To combat neck pain, people are advised to maintain good posture, keep a computer at eye level, and keep from holding the neck in a bent position for more than 10 minutes at a time.