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I've had type 2 diabetes for 12 years; I'm now 81. I take metformin plus Januvia. My doctor has never suggested that I monitor myself with a meter. My hemoglobin A1c has been creeping up and is now 7. Should I be getting more aggressive in my treatment?
The immunization schedule for adults has changed, and many people may not be up to date on their vaccinations. Talk with your doctor about what shots you may need.
An immunization committee recommends that adults 60 and over should get the shingles vaccine. It should prevent about half those who receive it from getting shingles, and about two-thirds of those who have already had shingles from getting it again.
Ever since I retired last year, I've enjoyed taking an afternoon nap whenever it's convenient. My wife says napping will turn me into an old man. I can easily give up my naps if she's right — but is she?
A diet heavy in high-fructose corn syrup may cause people to overeat, but the real problem is more likely the high amount of sugar that people consume in their everyday diets overall, rather than one specific kind of sugar.
Your article on new immunizations for adults was helpful. I got my booster for tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough, but even though I’m 61, my doctor didn’t want to give me the shingles vaccine because I’ve already had it. Should I get the vaccine?
The body’s ability to fight off illness declines with age. A study found that participating in regular tai chi sessions boosted the immune system responses of older people.
Rotator cuff tendinits is the most common shoulder injury. The best course of treatment is to rest, apply ice, take ibuprofen, and do stretching and strengthening exercises.
I have been taking a stool softener daily for two months. It’s helped with my constipation. Are there any risks to taking a stool softener on a long-term basis?
Three organizations of cardiovascular experts recommend daily at-home blood pressure monitoring for those patients who have hypertension or are on the borderline of having it.