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What to do about urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is not uncommon for women. And, the risk of urinary incontinence increases as...
What happens to your memory as you age?
For all of us who are aging, there are many benefits. It’s well recognized that we gain...
Do you need a geriatrician?
As you get older, it is extremely helpful to have a geriatrician as your primary care doctor. If at...
Should you be screened for prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death in the US. It is also the most common...
Five questions to ask your doctor to avoid overtreatment
When your doctor suggests a particular test or treatment, it’s OK to have questions...
One in seven older adults experience harmful drug side effects
More than nine in ten older adults take at least one prescription drug; And, half of all older...
Should you be tested for Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 5.5 million Americans, and its prevalence is growing...
Should you be drinking grapefruit juice?
Grapefruit juice, which is filled with vitamin C and potassium, can be part of a healthy diet...
Even simple surgeries carry serious risks for frail older people
Gina Kolata reports for the New York Times on new findings reported in JAMA surgery showing that...