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Every year, the flu sweeps across the nation. No hard and fast number exists for how many people get the flu each year, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that number could run as high as 49 million cases annually. The general recommendation from the medical community at…

ECT stands for electroconvulsive therapy and is another name for what was known in the past as electroshock therapy. This form of therapy has been used since 1938 as a psychiatric treatment for certain mental health disorders. Today, doctors and psychiatrists use ECT most commonly to treat severe cases of…

In the United States there are over 28 million people with type 2 diabetes and more than 84 million people living with pre-diabetes, a condition that often becomes type 2 diabetes if it’s left untreated. Today, type 2 diabetics have better and easier drug options for controlling their blood sugar…

As we age, our joints naturally begin to break down due to wear, but this process can be exacerbated by excess weight and injury. In particular, the knee joint is one of the most susceptible to damage over time, and when severe wear or injury strikes the knee, mobility can…

A decline in the quality of your vision is one of the predictable, and often frustrating, elements of aging. For some, it’s just the loss of close reading vision. For others, it’s a worsening of near-sightedness. Given that vision problems are increasingly common for those over 40, Medicare recipients probably…

Medicare is not only for people over the age of 65, it also provides health care benefits for people of any age who have permanent disabilities or end-stage renal disease. After you have been receiving Social Security Disability Insurance for a period of 24 months, Social Security automatically enrolls you…

Medicare is the primary hospital and medical insurance coverage for tens of millions of Americans aged 65 or older or under 65 who qualify due to disabilities. Many Medicare beneficiaries live on fixed incomes from pensions or social security. Any cost above what appears in their normal budget poses a…

Obesity is a major concern among Americans at any age as it can lead to a wide range of medical complications affecting various systems and organs. From heart disease to joint deterioration, excess weight has a detrimental effect on almost every part of the body, and unfortunately, the older we…

Hearing loss can occur due to hereditary factors, aging, illness or injury. If you suspect you may be suffering from hearing loss, it’s important to inform your physician so that they can help you determine the appropriate exam, diagnosis, and course of treatment. Depending on the circumstances, there may be…