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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.
Arcus senilis: A sign of high cholesterol?
With this condition, older adults develop a gray arc around the cornea of the eyes.
Low blood sodium in older adults: A concern?
For older adults, low blood sodium, known as hyponatremia, can cause death if left untreated.
Loss of taste and smell: Natural with aging?
Aging can play a role in the loss of taste and smell — but not always.
Shingles
Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the nerves.
Telehealth: Technology meets health care
From patient portals to wearable monitoring devices, telehealth gives you the tools to better manage your health. Are you taking advantage of these tools?
Bullous pemphigoid
Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for this blistery skin condition that affects older adults.
Wet macular degeneration
Blurred vision or blind spots could be a sign of this chronic eye disorder. Recognizing the warning signs could save your vision.
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