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Hip fracture
The risk of breaking a hip increases with age. Learn about lifestyle changes that can keep bones strong and reduce risk of breaking.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Older adults who suddenly develop muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders, might have polymyalgia rheumatica.
Vascular dementia
Learn more about this stroke-related type of dementia that causes memory loss and reasoning problems. Prevention is possible, and good heart health is key.
Video: Melanoma — Early stage and advanced melanoma
Melanoma — Video explains early-stage melanoma and advanced melanoma.
Video: How cancer spreads
Watch this video to see how cancer spreads (metastasizes).
Video: Heart and circulatory system
Watch this video to see how a healthy heart works.
Video: Rotator cuff damage
See how your rotator cuff can become damaged.
Slide show: How your brain works
Which part of your brain does what? Take a tour with this slide show.
Alzheimer's disease: Can exercise prevent memory loss?
Regular exercise may help in preventing Alzheimer's disease and improving cognitive function.
Monkeypox: What is it and how can it be prevented?
Find out more about the rare mpox, or monkeypox, viral infection, the possible symptoms in humans, treatment options and how to prevent getting or spreading the virus.
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