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In the appropriate circumstances, dogs and cats make wonderful companions for older adults.

It appears that warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest are common and often ignored.

There are several types of incontinence. Treating them may be a matter of lifestyle change and physical therapy. Sometimes medication or surgery is needed.

Opioids are powerful painkillers that block messages of pain to the brain and decrease the body’s perception of discomfort. But taking opioids for four weeks or longer puts a person at risk for dependence and sometimes for addiction.

Many spices have antioxidant properties and may provide health benefits such as helping to fight inflammation and aiding digestion.

Retail health clinics are fine for a short-term illness or as a backup, but they should not replace a long-term relationship with a primary care physician.