Glaucoma Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness in the U.S. It is estimated that over 3 million Americans have glaucoma but only half of those know they have it. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, an Ophthalmologist with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more about this preventable disease. What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a …
Gallbladder Disease Have you ever experienced a steady, sometimes severe pain in your abdomen, perhaps with bloating, nausea or vomiting? If you have these symptoms, you need for your doctor to determine if you have gallbladder disease. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a General Surgeon with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more. Who develops gallbladder …
Ways To Keep This Incurable Disease Under Control One in seven Americans has some form of arthritis. That’s 40 million people, and the numbers are climbing as baby boomers grow older. Simply put, arthritis is inflammation of the joints. There are 147 joints in your body, and almost any joint in the body can be …
Exercise Tips For Seniors… And Everyone Else Ready to get serious about exercising? That’s great! Here are some tips to help you get started. Get A Checkup: Before starting any new exercise program, talk to your personal physician, especially if you are 50+. Find An Activity You Like: If you enjoy exercising, you’re much more …
Don’t be EMBARRASSED to save your life September Is National Prostate Cancer Month How important is having a regular checkup when it comes to beating prostate cancer? Just ask Robert De Niro. The two-time Oscar winner was diagnosed in 2003 at age 60 with prostate cancer. Fortunately, because his condition was detected early, De Niro …
Do You Need A Colonoscopy? If You’re 50 or Older, The answer is a definite “YES.” March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and it’s time to get serious about a medical condition that costs the lives of more than 50,000 Americans every year. Cancer of the colon and rectum (colorectal cancer) is the second leading …
Colon Problems Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths, killing 55,000 people each year. But when it’s detected early, colon cancer is one of the most treatable forms of cancer. Here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, a General Surgeon with Medical Center/Hospital, to tell us more about preventing this deadly disease. What is …
The Health Challenges of Growing Older Growing older brings a new set of challenges for people, many of them medical in nature. Experts generally agree that these are the five most serious health problems facing seniors: Heart Disease and Stroke account for 40 percent of all deaths ages 65 to 74 and 60 percent of …
Fit For Life Celebrating Senior Health And Fitness Day Right now only one out of every three seniors engages in daily exercise even though it has been shown to help people live longer and feel better. If you’re not among them, why not take advantage of the 17th annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day …
Cataracts The majority of adults 60 and older will experience this medical condition. here’s Dr. Firstname M. Lastname, an Ophthalmologist with Medical Center/Hospital, with some revolutionary treatment information. What are cataracts? Cataracts are the gradual clouding of the crystalline lens of the eye. Most people will develop cataracts at some point in their life, although …
