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Osteoporosis affects approximately 20 million people in the United States. This degenerative bone condition is most commonly diagnosed in women who have gone through menopause and men over the age of 65. Left untreated, osteoporosis can lead to bone fractures. Treatment including physical therapy and strengthening exercises can help, but…

Genetic counseling can play an important role in evaluating your chance of developing certain diseases or in preparation for pregnancy. Understanding what your risk is for developing cardiovascular disease, psychiatric disorders, or certain cancers can help you take important preventive steps to lower your risk. Genetic counseling before pregnancy can…

An umbilical hernia can produce symptoms that range from mildly annoying to life-threatening, and in many cases, surgery will be the best option to repair tissue that has become herniated. Hernias can occur at any age, but as you get older, the risk of developing an umbilical hernia increases due…

Physical pain can range from mild discomfort to extreme agony. Over-the-counter medications can assist in temporary pain relief for mild to moderate injuries or illness, but many physicians prescribe opioid medications when a patient requires a higher level of pain relief. An opiod prescription can be an effective solution, but…

Multiple sclerosis is a degenerative condition that affects hundreds of thousands of adults in the United States alone, and while no cure is known for the disease currently, significant progress has been made in terms of treatment. Seniors often suffer the most from multiple sclerosis because of failed treatment methods…

As men age, the chance that they will experience erectile dysfunction increases. Erectile dysfunction is a common occurrence in the United States, where there are approximately 12 million men in all age ranges who have experienced this condition to some degree. When erectile dysfunction disrupts a man’s normal lifestyle, his…

Medicare coverage of birth control may not be the first thing that comes to mind as being a typical benefit. While most Medicare recipients are 65 years of age or older, Medicare also offers coverage to people under the age of 65 who have certain permanent disabilities or end-stage renal…

Continuity in healthcare remains one of the most important factors in the success of preventive medicine and effective treatment for chronic or acute medical conditions. All Medicare insurance programs renew automatically if relevant premiums are paid and there are no changes to the contract or coverage area associated with your…

Doctors use an array of tests, scans, and exams to diagnose a wide range of conditions. One of the most useful tools used to diagnose specific medical issues is the CT scan, or computerized tomography. It’s a reality of aging that, for most people, more and more things start going…