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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.
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.
Wrist blood pressure monitors: Are they accurate?
Devices that measure blood pressure at the wrist may be an option for some people. Know how to position a wrist monitor properly.
Vitamin D deficiency
What are the risks of too little vitamin D?
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.
How do COVID-19 antibody tests differ from diagnostic tests?
Antibody testing shows whether you've had the COVID-19 virus in the past. It's not the same as testing to see whether you have the virus now.
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