Alzheimer's disease is an illness that causes abnormal destruction of the brain during the aging process. It’s a form of "dementia," which is a general term for a disease leading to loss of normal memory and thinking that...
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common condition that occurs when blood flow to the periphery, or limbs, of the body is restricted by narrowed arteries. A little more than 118 million people worldwide were living with...
Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder behind Alzheimer's disease. It affects the parts of the brain responsible for motor control and presents unique challenges that require a...
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is a common condition that affects men as they age. In fact, 50 percent of men ages 50 or older may have symptoms. That percentage increases by 10 with...
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that can slowly and painlessly cause permanent loss of vision. I...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision impairment among older adults in the...
Spring is a time of new beginnings. And that doesn’t only apply to the trees and flowers, but to our lifestyles too. The...
Your vision is fine. Reading, driving, or seeing over distances? No issues there! But even if you do not need glasses...
Health care providers agree that the best way to screen for colon cancer is with a colonoscopy. This is the only way to...
Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about 10 million Americans and millions more...
As we age, the body changes in many ways. Some things we think of as normal signs of aging, such as the appearance of...
Joint replacement surgery has evolved over the years. Technology and techniques have improved, outcomes are better, and...
An often-overlooked part of end-of-life planning is setting up a living will, sometimes referred to as an advance...
With age comes wisdom. Unfortunately, trips, falls and injuries may come with it too. There are several reasons for that...
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a common movement disorder that affects approximately one...