Posts Tagged ‘Healthy Geezer’

HIV on the Rise Among Seniors

Written by admin on October 27, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

People over 50 get tested as often for the killer disease By Fred Cicetti Q. I’m a 65-year-old man who is dating a 58-year-old woman. Recently, my grandson, who is rather outspoken, asked me if I was protecting myself against AIDS. At the time, I thought the question was ridiculous, but now I’m wondering. A.
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Getting a Good Night’s Rest

Written by admin on September 29, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Older people tend to sleep less deeply and wake more often By Fred Cicetti Q. Do older people need more sleep? A: Seniors need about the same amount of sleep as younger adults—seven to nine hours a night. Unfortunately, many older adults don’t get the sleep they need, because they often have more trouble falling
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Protecting Yourself with the Flu Shot

Written by admin on September 22, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

The elderly are most at risk against the deadly virus By Fred Cicetti It’s time for a flu shot. You can get the flu vaccine from your doctor, and at public health facilities, senior centers, pharmacies and supermarkets. Adults over 50 are prime candidates for the vaccine because the flu can be fatal for older
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Options for Joint Replacement

Written by admin on June 23, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

When the hip bone’s connected to a resurfaced socket By Fred Cicetti Q: I’m considering having a hip replaced. What are the odds that this operation will work? A: The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says joint replacement surgery is successful in more than 9 out of 10 people. And replacement of a hip or
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Healthy to the Bone

Written by admin on April 28, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: Do men get osteoporosis? A: Yes, men do get osteoporosis, but women are at greater risk. Osteoporosis, or porous bone, is a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. This condition creates an increased risk of fractures
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Our Leading Cancer Killer

Written by admin on March 24, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: Is cigarette smoke the only cause of lung cancer? A: Radon and asbestos are causes, too. Radon is an invisible, odorless and radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and rocks. Asbestos has been used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings and chemical filters. But cigarette smoking is the number one cause
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More Than Stress

Written by admin on February 26, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: I seem to have bad breath a lot. I’ve also noticed that my mouth is a bit dry most of the time. Could these two things be related
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Forever Young

Written by admin on January 28, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage, against the dying of the light. —Dylan Thomas Q.I’m tired of taking this sitting down. What can I do to fight the aging process? A: There’s nothing that will stop aging, but you know that.
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Beating the Blues

Written by admin on December 31, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q. Is depression just a “normal” part of aging? A: There are a lot of problems to face as you get older. There are losses of all kinds that can get you down. And feeling blue for a while is a normal part of living at any age. But unrelenting depression is not normal. If
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The Flu and You

Written by admin on October 29, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Flu season in the northern hemisphere can range from as early as November to as late as May. The peak month usually is February. However, this coming season is expected to be unpredictable because of the emergence of the H1N1 influenza virus, or swine flu. H1N1 has caused the first global outbreak—pandemic—of influenza in more
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