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Celiac Disease affects 1-2% of the population and is an autoimmune condition which causes people to have severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea and bloating when they eat rye, wheat and barley.
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Preventing Muscle Loss as We Age
You’ve probably noticed that as we get older we lose some of the muscle mass in our bodies. Over time we can...
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Treating Chronic Wounds
Chronic wounds are certainly an issue that are a big problem in the medical circles, but as an individual who suffers...
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Who's at Risk for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a serious health issue that affects many women. It can affect certain people who are greater at risk....
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Stayling Alive
A combination of physical activity, social connections and brain training is emerging as the best way to keep...
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Low Back Pain and Vertebral Compression Fractures
Earlier this month, we talked about back pain. Low back pain is specifically a problem in the lumbosacral area. It...
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Older Adults with Dementia Taking Antipsychotic Drugs
"Dementia is a progressive decline in thinking, memory, and the ability to learn. People with dementia may need...
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Mitochondrial DNA and Aging
Centuries ago, explorers searched for the Fountain of Youth. Today the search continues, but it happens mostly in the...
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End of Life Plans for the Terminally Ill
Talking about death can be difficult. But for people with terminal illness, it may be critically...
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Research on a New Alzheimer's Vaccine
A vaccine that does clear plaque from the brain doesn’t help symptoms or reduce deaths from Alzheimer’s disease, a...
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Seniors Should Bring a Friend When Going to Doctors
If you’re an older adult with a number of health problems, taking a companion along on your routine visits to your...
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Preventing Hip Fractures
Approximately one in six women will have a hip fracture in her lifetime. Think about that. It's a...
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Dealing with Stress as We Age
There is little doubt that as we get older, we move into a world of more complex decision making and greater...
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Mananging the Pain of DJD
It’s called Degenerative Joint Disease, or DJD, and let me tell you, DJD can be one of the most painful things a...
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Uric Acid and Memory
Gout was known in medieval times as a disease of the rich. It's partially true because gout is associated...
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Going to the Doctors with Seniors
A new study finds it makes sense to accompany senior citizens to the doctor. There are several reasons. ...
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