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As we age, our senses naturally become duller, but for some, this loss of vision or hearing happens much more quickly and much more severely. In fact, a recent national health survey found that 65 percent of adults over the age of 70 in the United States have hearing loss. It is known that people ...click here to read more

Living with painful, swollen joints can be debilitating and negatively affect your quality of life. You probably already take over-the-counter or even prescription medications to relieve joint pain, but maybe these aren’t as effective as you hoped they’d be. If you’re looking for greater joint pain relief, then you’ll want to get your hands on ...click here to read more

Gout is a form of arthritis that most commonly affects the joints in the knuckles in the hands and feet. The inflammation is caused by an autoimmune response to the build-up of uric acid crystals in the joints. It is the most common form of arthritis in adults, affecting 3.9 percent of American adults. The ...click here to read more

Medications are taken as a means to treat ailments, but as we age, it can become increasingly difficult for medications to work as intended. Medication is absorbed into the body and distributed, metabolized, then removed from the body through urine. Aging can affect how medications are absorbed, metabolized, and released. Here are some common factors ...click here to read more

Neck spasms are best described as unexpected contractions of the muscles in the neck. A neck spasm can be very painful and may be due to a variety of different nerve or cervical related issues. They’re not a serious health issue; however, they can be a sign of an underlying disorder or health problem. In ...click here to read more

Jaw popping – or jaw clicking as some people describe it – can be a painful and annoying sensation. It’s believed to be caused by a malfunction in the temporomandibular joints (TMJ). With jaw popping, there is usually a clicking sound that comes from the jaw, which occurs at the same time as the pain. ...click here to read more

Women are prone to osteoporosis more so than men, especially over the age of 50. Researchers suggest that to prevent bone fractures in older women, they should undergo bone scans. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weaker, which increases the risk of fractures. Bone fractures in older age can contribute to loss of independence along with ...click here to read more

Spinal stenosis is a spinal condition characterized by the narrowing of the open spaces within the spine. This narrowing causes pressure on the spinal cord and nerves, which can travel to the arms and legs. Spinal stenosis is most common in the lower back and the neck. It can often be symptomless, but for many ...click here to read more

There are many different reasons for swollen legs, which vary in severity. Common causes include hot temperatures, poor circulation, high salt diet, inflammation, injury, or another underlying medical condition. When your legs swell, it can be painful, make it difficult to walk, and even keep you awake at night. Basically, swollen legs are uncomfortable, and ...click here to read more

A new study from the University of Exeter, King’s College London and the University of Bergen has found that commonly prescribed pain medication can have three times the harmful side effects in patients with dementia. The side effects included personality changes, confusion, and sedation. As pain is a significant symptom for half of dementia patients ...click here to read more

There is a lot of hype around cannabidiol (CBD), which is a compound in cannabis. Unlike THX, another compound that creates psychoactive effects, CBD doesn’t and is continued to be studied for its potential effects to improve a variety of ailments. So far, CBD is most noted for the treatment of severe forms of epilepsy ...click here to read more

An increasing number of people suffer from stiff joints, which means that they have difficulty moving the joints. There are a number of reasons for joint stiffness but knowing the cause and how to properly address it can help keep you mobile. With age, stiff joints are expected. After years of use, the joints, muscles, ...click here to read more

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in adults over the age of 50. Its prognosis is different for each individual patient. For some, the condition is slowly progressive, not showing symptoms for a long period of time, while for others it’s much more aggressive, coming on very quickly. In the ...click here to read more

Facet arthropathy or facet arthritis is a type of arthritis in the spine that can be caused by external or internal forces and is referred to in the medical community as “facet joint arthropathy.” There are 24 vertebrae in the spine, with two facet joints between each segment of vertebrae. Smooth cartilage and a fluid-filled ...click here to read more