Certain factors have been traditionally used for predicting the risk for stroke, such as high cholesterol. But these factors may not be very accurate in predicting stroke risk for postmenopausal women.
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease, and watching a loved one’s mental health degrade is an experience that no one should endure. Thankfully new research may lead to advancements in Alzeimer’s treatment.
When you have heartburn, you might turn to common medications like Nexium, Prevacid, or Prilosec. But if you're an older woman, who smoked, these drugs may have the dangerous side effect of hip fractures.
Your mother is getting older, and she's starting to forget things. You're worried that she might have dementia. If you go to the doctor and get that diagnosis, do you know what to ask?
The common wisdom is that we need to get lots of calcium for healthy bones. But a new theory, based on studying deer antlers, challenges the role of calcium in bone growth.
Music is the artist’s window to the emotional soul. But this art isn’t all love songs and dance music - it can have very practical uses in combating hearing loss.
As you grow older, you may find your memory is not as good as it used to be. Seniors with diabetes may have even more problems with their brain health.
Did you know that your bones are at their peak in your late twenties and early thirties? By the time you're in your sixties, it's time to get your bones checked.
Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that affects adults. Although it may make you feel self-conscious, you are not the only one to deal with rosacea. Even Bill Clinton and Princess Diana have battled with the condition.
Parkinson's disease has many possible symptoms. Researchers have found some groups of Parkinson's patients more often than others have negative outcomes.
