Rare Disease Offers Clues to Aging and Cancer
Vision loss from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is caused by damage to the light-detecting nerve cells in the macula. The cause of this damage to the nerve cells is unknown.
It's becoming increasingly clear that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is at the root of the cognitive decline attributed to aging.
Is it possible to predict with accuracy who will make a complete recovery while in the throes of a serious medical illness? The answers depend on the situation, but rarely is it like the movies.
Certain foods and vitamins can help fend off the eye ailments that come with age, including cataracts, night blindness, conjunctivitis and reduced sight.
Injuries from falls may be more likely among older adults and in people who have had a stroke or have multiple sclerosis or osteoporosis. The following tips can help you avoid falls.
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