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Osteomalacia
Caused by a severe vitamin D deficiency, osteomalacia softens bones, sometimes causing leg bowing in children. Boosting vitamin D intake can cure the disorder.
Orchitis
This inflammation of one or both testicles can cause pain and infertility. It's usually caused by a bacterial infection or the mumps virus.
Opioids: Safe for older people with arthritis?
Opioids aren't the first choice for a chronic condition such as arthritis. And some of their side effects may be particularly concerning for older people.
Monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS)
When bone marrow produces an unusual protein in the blood, it can sometimes lead to certain types of blood cancer.
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI)
Learn more about this stage between the typical cognitive decline of aging and the more serious decline of dementia.
Men: Consider this when life throws you a curveball
Studies show that men display more evidence of the "fight or flight" response to stress. Recognizing your coping strategies is the first step to increasing resilience and improving your ability to withstand life's challenges.
Memory loss: When to seek help
Memory loss may indicate normal aging, a treatable condition or the onset of dementia.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Women and Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers are working to figure out why more women have Alzheimer's disease than men.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why vaccines are especially important for older people
Find out how older people can benefit from vaccines.
Mayo Clinic Minute: Why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think
Learn why the risk of frostbite is greater than you think.
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