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You are more likely to get very sick from COVID-19 if you are 50 years and older OR if you have some high-risk conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, and asthma. Protect yourself by creating a plan to prepare for unexpected illness
Kegel exercises strengthen the muscles under the uterus, bladder, and bowel (large intestine).
Vitamin D is an important nutrient. It helps your body build strong bones and teeth. Getting enough vitamin D is…
A fall at an older age can have serious consequences to your health and independence. Reduce your risk for falling…
Early detection is easier to treat and more likely to be cured, but PSA testing isn’t always accurate and can…
A healthy brain is just as important as a healthy body. Many of the things you do to keep your…
Gout is a common type of arthritis marked by swelling and pain in your joints.
Testosterone is a sex hormone that your body makes. Normally, men produce more of it than women do. Some men…
Cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) is a compression of the spinal cord in your neck.
It’s common for runners to overdo it and become injured. You may run too far or too fast. But it’s…
Overactive bladder is a condition that causes you to lose control of your bladder without warning.
Dementia is a group of symptoms often caused by changes in brain structure. It often occurs in older people but…
Erectile dysfunction is when a man cannot get or keep an erection. It can be caused by a number of…
Older adults are more vulnerable to malnutrition. Learn ways to prevent it.
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder that affects the nervous system and causes tremors, slowed movements and stiff muscles.
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that happens when the tissue becomes swollen an irritated.
Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that affects the genital or anal areas. It can cause a rash, itching, pain,…
Cirrhosis and portal hypertension is a form of liver disease caused by alcoholism, poor diet, or infection.
Exercising your brain is important to reduce your risk of developing dementia.
Edema is a swelling or puffiness of part of the body, usually the feet, ankles and legs. It sometimes occurs…
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