Aging: Causes & Risks
Rare Disease Offers Clues to Aging and Cancer
10/01/04, M. D. AndersonRare Disease Offers Clues to Aging and Cancer
Age-Related Macular Degeneration - Cause
08/13/07, HealthwiseVision 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.
Hypertension Brings Cognitive Decline
06/30/05, Psychology TodayIt's becoming increasingly clear that high blood pressure, or hypertension, is at the root of the cognitive decline attributed to aging.
Doctor, How Long Have I Got?
02/21/06, Harvard Health PublicationsIs 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.
The Eyes Have It
05/30/06, Psychology TodayCertain foods and vitamins can help fend off the eye ailments that come with age, including cataracts, night blindness, conjunctivitis and reduced sight.
Preventing Falls
09/14/07, HealthwiseInjuries 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.
Sexual Problems in Women - Related Information
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