Nearly half of people over age 75 need extra help hearing, but only a quarter of them wear a hearing aid. Hearing aids take the work out of hearing by amplifying sound.
People with atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm condition, take blood thinners to prevent stroke.
Measuring blood pressure at home identifies people potentially at risk of heart problems, despite having measurements that were lower or even normal when measured in the doctor’s office.
Routine PSA testing to check for prostate cancer is not recommended for men 70 and older, but many continue the practice.
Research released as part of the PREDIMED study finds that a Mediterranean diet may help prevent peripheral artery disease and type 2 diabetes.
True food allergies involve an immune system response and can be very serious, while intolerances more commonly involve the digestive tract and are more of a nuisance.
Zoledronic acid is an intravenous drug that is very effective for treating osteoporosis, especially for women who can’t remember to take once-a-week medication.
To keep skin looking its best at any age, women should follow a few daily skin care tips. Wear sunscreen and moisturize. Use gentle cleansers, and keep showers short.
Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain. It affects the band of tissue on the bottom of the foot that connects to the heel.
It is possible to develop an allergy later in life, but a constant runny nose that is not associated with itchy eyes and sneezing is more likely due to something called nonallergic rhinitis.