Dry eye becomes more common with age, and it can lead to vision changes. Eye drops can keep eyes moist, while avoiding irritants in the air can reduce the dry feeling. In some cases, surgery is needed to block the tear ducts.
Screening EKGs or other routine imaging tests are not recommended for women without heart disease risk factors. However, women who are at a higher risk for heart disease should visit a doctor to determine whether they need further testing.
Women with mildly elevated blood pressure may want to try non-drug interventions for lowering blood pressure- -such as diet, exercise, and stress management- -before turning to medications.
Incorporating balance and strength activities into daily routines-such as by standing on one leg while cooking dinner-may reduce the risk of falling.
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that can affect the skin around the vulva and anus causing it to become thin, whitened and sometimes wrinkled. Although there is no cure for lichen sclerosus, it can be controlled with medication.
Older people who are depressed are more likely to develop dementia. Ignoring sadness or dismissing it as a normal side effect of aging could allow potentially treatable memory issues to progress unchecked.
Staying fit doesn’t require an expensive gym membership or an overabundance of sweat. Five simple exercises-swimming, tai chi, strength training, walking, and Kegels-can keep weight under control, and improve strength, balance, and range of motion.
Light therapy can be an effective treatment for seasonal affective disorder. protecting the eyes during treatment involves not staring at the light source and using fluorescent rather than incandescent light.
Too much on-the-job stress puts women at increased risk for a heart attack or stroke. Stressful jobs might contribute to heart problems by leading women into unhealthy behaviors like smoking, or by contributing to depression or high blood pressure.
One reason women need reading glasses sooner than men could have more to do with their preferred reading distance or arm length than with their focusing power.