Mature Health: Over Age 50 Many people are inconvenienced and embarrassed by urinary incontinence-they leak urine when they laugh, cough, sneeze, or lift heavy objects. Incontinence can be caused when muscles used to control the bladder weaken due to childbirth or prostate surgery. Neurological complications caused by injury or stroke, or neurologic disease (like multiple […]
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Women’s Health Headaches are a common health complaint in women. Signs, Symptoms & Causes For Tension or Muscular Headaches * A dull ache in your forehead, above your ears, or at the back of your head. * Pain in your neck or shoulders. Common causes are tense or tight muscles in the face, neck, or
Women’s Health Bone Mineral Density Test (BMD) Why you need this: Osteoporosis occurs four times more often in women than in men. Get tested as often as advised by your doctor. What to do before the test: Dress in clothing that makes it comfortable to lie on a table. What to expect: A common and
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Physical activity is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Studies show people who exercise regularly live longer and may live better, without pain or disability. If you exercise on a regular basis, good for you! Keep it up! If not, now is the time to start. Check with a doctor before
Pregnancy & Prenatal Care You can do a lot of things to improve the chance of having a healthy pregnancy. And you should not do some other things! Knowing what to do and what to avoid will help you and your baby stay well. * Ask your health care provider before you take any medicines,
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Abdominal & Urinary Conditions If you wake up in the middle of the night with excruciating pain in your big toe, you could have gout. Or perhaps your instep, heel, ankle, or knee hurts. How about your wrists and elbows? Your joints can become so inflamed that even rubbing against the bed sheet can be
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Macular degeneration is the leading cause of central vision loss for those over 55 years of age. The central part of the retina (the macula) deteriorates, leading to loss of “straight ahead” vision. One or both eyes can be affected. If you are 50 years of age or older, ask
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Dental & Mouth Concerns Signs, Symptoms & Causes Gum (periodontal) diseases include: Gingivitis. The gums are swollen due to bacteria from plaque and tartar on the teeth. With gingivitis, the gums are red and bleed easily. Periodontitis. This is swelling around the tooth. It occurs when gingivitis is not treated. With periodontitis, pockets form between
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Women’s Health If you experience any of these symptoms, see a gynecologist. * Heavy, painful, irregular, or missed menstrual periods. Bleeding between menstrual periods. * Lower abdominal pain or cramping. * Vaginal irritation, discharge, or painful intercourse. Bleeding after intercourse. * Lumps, thickening, or tenderness in the breasts. Also see a gynecologist for a yearly
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Skin Conditions Most men have some degree of baldness by age 60. After age 60, 50% of women do. Signs & Symptoms * Thinning of hair on the temples and crown. * Receding hair line. * Bald spot on back of head. * Areas of patchy hair loss. Causes * Normal aging. Family history of
