Seniors Health Articles
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Controversies in Medicine: Are We Overscreening Older Women for Breast and Cervical Cancer?
Elderly women are receiving a large and increasing number of screening mammograms and Pap tests, despite the lack of evidence supporting their beneficial effect.
07/02/2008 -
Boomer Angst: Active Aging Prone to Injury
Orthopaedic surgeons lay out recommendations for baby boomers to play it safe and stay in condition to avoid injuries.
01/17/2008 -
Bottoms Up?
Alcohol might be bad news for the young -- and a mixed bag for the rest of us.
12/18/2007 -
Golden-Year Blues
Depression among the elderly often goes undetected -- yet treatment can work wonders.
12/10/2007 -
Staying Sharp
When those “senior moments” seem to become more prevalent.
12/03/2007 -
Advances Against Alzheimer’s
New research offers hopes for effective therapies--and even prevention.
10/22/2007 -
Clearing Things Up
Patients with cataracts may be able to toss eyeglasses away for good.
10/04/2007 -
Embracing the Cycles of Life
New book helps women learn the art of self-nurturing
08/08/2007 -
Strides Against Arthritis
A growing array of treatments are helping more people with arthritis stay more active.
07/24/2007 -
Progress Against Parkinson's
This debilitating disease can be contained for several years with current therapies.
07/24/2007
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Published: 09/06/2007Updated: 09/06/2007
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