Hipertermia - muy caliente para su salud
En cada verano casi siempre hay un muerto por la ola de calor en algunas partes del país; demasiado calor no es seguro para nadie. Es mayor el riesgo si usted es una persona mayor y si tiene problemas de salud. Es importante refugiarse del calor .. [... more]
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Age Page: Stroke
Edith was lucky. A stroke can cause lasting physical and mental problems and even death in older people. Knowing the symptoms of a stroke and acting quickly could mean the difference between life and death. You can also take steps to lower your ... [... more]
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Dietary Supplements
Dietary supplements are substances you might use to add nutrients to your diet or to lower your risk of health problems, like osteoporosis or arthritis. Dietary supplements come in the form of pills, capsules, powders, gel tabs, extracts, or ... [... more]
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Online Health Information: Can You Trust It?
There are thousands of health-related websites on the Internet. Some of the information on these websites is reliable and can be trusted. Some of it is not. Some of the information is current. Some of it is not. Choosing which website to trust is ... [... more]
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Introduction
At the end of life, each story is different. Death comes suddenly, or a person lingers, gradually failing. For some older people, the body weakens while the mind stays alert. Others remain physically strong, and cognitive losses take a huge toll. ... [... more]
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Age Page: Menopause
Menopause, or the "change of life," is different for each woman. For example, hot flashes and sleep problems may trouble your sister. Meanwhile, you are enjoying a new sense of freedom and energy. And your best friend might hardly be aware of a [... more]
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Age Page: Foot Care
It's important to put "your best foot forward." Be kind to your feet. Years of wear and tear can be hard on feet. So can disease, bad circulation, poorly trimmed toenails, and wearing shoes that don't fit right. Foot problems are sometimes the . [... more]
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Introducción
Guía de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer Nuevas áreas de investigación Participación en estudios clínicos Progresos logrados en la comprensión de la enfermedad Para obtener más información La demencia es [... more]
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What causes AD?
Scientists don't yet fully understand what causes AD, but it is clear that it develops because of a complex series of events that take place in the brain over a long period of time. It is likely that the causes include genetic, environmental, and ... [... more]
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Progress Report on AD 2005-2006
Lessons Learned from Couch Mice, Marathon Mice, and Men and Women Who Like to Walk A Healthy Diet May Be Important to Brain Health as Well as Body Health Managing Chronic Illness: A Possible Preventive Strategy for AD? Sophisticated Tools Help ... [... more]
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Hypothermia: A Cold Weather Hazard
Almost everyone knows about winter dangers such as broken bones from falls on ice or breathing problems caused by cold air. But, cold weather is very risky for older people. The winter chill can also lower the temperature inside your body. That ... [... more]
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Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery
Over the past few decades, Alzheimer's disease (AD) has emerged from obscurity. Once considered a rare disorder, it is now seen as a major public health problem that has a severe impact on millions of older Americans and their families. The ... [... more]
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