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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.
Protein shakes: Good for weight loss?
Protein shakes aren't a magic bullet for weight loss. Here's why.
Apple cider vinegar for weight loss
Proponents tout apple cider vinegar as a weight-loss aid, but there's little proof that it works.
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.
Enlarged prostate: Does diet play a role?
Lifestyle factors such as diet appear to play a role in benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). See what lifestyle changes may help with symptoms.
Frontal fibrosing alopecia
This type of receding hairline, which primarily affects older women, is treatable. The earlier you talk with your doctor about it, the better your chance of preventing permanent baldness.
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