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...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition associated with that "pins and needles" feeling in your hands. Many are familiar...
Many of us know someone who has been diagnosed with cancer. For many of these patients, whether a friend, loved one, or...
When people think about heart surgery, it is usually the idea of “open heart surgery.” This surgery is considered...
Historically, heart disease has been thought of as a man’s disease. We now know that this is wrong. These are the facts...
More than one in every three older adults fall each year. Twenty percent of falls result in moderate to severe injuries...
What is testosterone? Testosterone is a hormone. For men, it is primarily produced in the testicles. It is most often...
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...