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Though it is manageable and treatable, many people are too embarrassed to reach out for help with urinary incontinence, even to their personal physician. Some people admonish themselves for lack of self-control or accept the condition as part of aging while they silently suffer and withdraw from social activities. Urology…

Diabetes is a growing concern within the medical community, and while detection methods and treatment options are more advanced today than ever, many people, including seniors, struggle with diabetic health concerns. For most people with diabetes, regular testing of blood samples is required to check blood glucose levels to determine…

The term “wellness visit” refers to an annual appointment with your primary care physician to discuss your current state of health and address any medical concerns you may have. Wellness visits may also be used to set up testing for ongoing or worsening symptoms as well as to make changes…

Of all the joints in the human body, the knee joint is the largest, most complicated and most susceptible to injury. It is mobile and weight bearing, and its stability relies on connected ligaments and muscles. As part of the normal aging process, joints produce less fluid, cartilage thins out,…

The ability to hear clearly is one of the most important parts of communication, but unfortunately, many people experience hearing loss with age. Part of this is due to a lifetime of exposure to loud noises will often hasten the onset of symptoms, but others may develop hearing problems due…

Diabetes is a serious medical condition that is often associated with obesity and unhealthy lifestyles choices, but not all types of diabetes are the same. Type 2 diabetes is a condition that is often caused by eating too many sugary foods to the point where the body becomes resistant to…

For thousands of Americans, retirement means having to live on a limited income. While Original Medicare is your guarantee for affordable health care after the age of 65, the coinsurance, copayments, and deductibles that Original Medicare Parts A and B carry may be overwhelming for some people living on a…

Today in the United States there are over 1.4 million people who are using skilled nursing facilities for long- or short-term care. Typically, Original Medicare Part A covers the cost of skilled nursing care when it is on a short-term basis and needed for post-acute or rehabilitative care. Medicare does…

A vein is a blood vessel that transports blood to the heart. Veins that have become twisted and enlarged are described as varicose. Pressure in the veins when standing and walking may explain why they are most commonly found in the lower body. A variant condition known as spider veins…