While aging and its affects on the body are a natural part of getting older, you can stay as healthy as possible by learning about the issues concern. Listed below are diseases and conditions that may affect many seniors.
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Senior Health
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a medical illness that damages the nerves in the brain.
COPD usually refers to emphysema or chronic bronchitis that gets worse over time.
Diabetes occurs when your body doean't make or can't use insulin properly.
In epilepsy, electric charges in the brain get bigger tahn usual for a short time.
High cholesterol has no symptoms.
Hormone therapy can help maintain good health by keeping hormone levels in balance.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but can lead to serious problems.
Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage that protects the ends of bones wears down.
Osteoporosis is a disease where bones slowly get thinner and weaker.
Overactive bladder may not only be a part of aging – It can be treated effectively.
Migraines can appear at any age, but may disappear after age 50.
There is no cure for Parkinson's disease but there are treatments.
Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox.
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