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Shingles
Learn more about symptoms, causes, treatment and vaccine prevention of this painful condition affecting the nerves.
Senior sex: Tips for older men
Sex isn't just for the young. Get tips for staying active, creative and satisfied as you age.
Seborrheic keratosis
Learn more about the symptoms and treatments of this common, noncancerous skin growth that gradually appears as you age.
Reduce your risk of falling with daily floor time
Falls are a serious risk for older adults, especially those who don't have the strength or mobility to get back up. Mayo Clinic physical therapist Jane Hein believes that practice is the best form of prevention.
Pulse pressure: An indicator of heart health?
Pulse pressure may be a strong predictor of heart problems, especially for older adults.
Prostate cancer
Learn about detection, diagnostic approaches, treatment options and advances for prostate cancer, including robotic prostatectomy and current research.
Posture: Align yourself for good health
Good posture helps prevent pain and injury, boosts confidence and mood. Improving your posture will take time and effort, but the benefits are worth it.
Posture check: Do you stand up straight?
Good posture minimizes strain on your joints and muscles, which can help prevent aches and pains. So what's good posture? When you're standing, keep your chest held high and your shoulders back and relaxed. Try not to tilt your head forward, backward or sideways. Pull in your abdomen and buttocks. Make sure your knees are relaxed, not locked. Keep your feet parallel and your weight balanced evenly on both feet.
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Older adults who suddenly develop muscle pain and stiffness, especially in the shoulders, might have polymyalgia rheumatica.
Parkinson's test (a-Synuclein seed amplification assay)
Learn how this test may affect how Parkinson's disease is diagnosed in the future.
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