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...
The population of the United States continues to age, and with each passing decade comes a gradually increasing risk of...
What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death among...
Good brain health is important to a healthy future, and in many cases can reduce your risk for developing dementia...
When you have an injury or arthritis, pain can make exercise feel too difficult to perform. Gravity is not your friend...
Alzheimer's disease can impact anyone. Research, however, indicates that women may be at a higher risk than men. Two...
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It accounts for more than 150,000 deaths each...
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...