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Testosterone therapy in women: Does it boost sex drive?
This type of hormonal therapy may boost sex drive for some women, but its long-term safety is unclear.
High-dose flu vaccines: How are they different from other flu vaccines?
High-dose flu vaccines are flu vaccines for older people.
Osteopathic medicine: What kind of doctor is a D.O.?
You know what M.D. means, but what does D.O. mean? What's different and what's alike between these two kinds of health care providers?
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.
Vitamin D deficiency: Can it cause high blood pressure?
Too little vitamin D is bad for the bones, but what about the heart? Learn how a low vitamin D level may affect blood pressure.
Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?
With this condition, older adults develop a gray arc around the cornea of the eyes.
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell — but not always.
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Did the definition of Alzheimer's disease change?
What the change in the research definition of Alzheimer's disease means for you.
Does older age increase the risk of atrial fibrillation?
Learn how the risk of getting this common heart rhythm condition can increase with age.
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