In the United States, 54 million people are living with arthritis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For those with arthritis, one in four will experience severe joint pain. That joint pain and...
The coronavirus has impacted the entire world, and scientists have been working on a vaccine that will protect us from the virus. Thanks to their efforts, we now have the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, and are anticipating a...
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the United States. Prostate cancer has varied behavior – it can be slow growing and not affect health or longevity, or it can be aggressive...
Essential Tremor (ET) is a relatively common movement disorder that affects about one in 20 individuals over age 60. What is essential tremor? Tremor is an involuntary – usually rhythmic – movement that results in shaking of...
An often-overlooked part of end-of-life planning is setting up a living will, sometimes referred to as an advance...
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, there are many changes to our musculoskeletal system. Some of the effects of aging can be delayed or...
As we age, the body changes in many ways. Some things we think of as normal signs of aging, such as the appearance of...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the leading causes of vision impairment among older adults in the...
In the recent past, hip or knee replacement surgery required a lengthy hospital stay for recuperation. That was...
The coronavirus pandemic has changed life as we know it. Staying home is necessary to flatten the curve and help...
For most of us, a routine can be pleasant and especially useful to keep us grounded during a stressful time. For those...
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen an approximate 30 to 40 percent decrease in emergency department...
Alzheimer's disease is an illness that causes abnormal destruction of the brain during the aging process. It’s a form of...
