Hearing Loss in Seniors

Age Related Hearing Loss Most hearing loss in seniors is from aging and is called presbycusis. According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), this is one of the most common age-related problems that afflict the elderly and it is estimated that 1 in 3 seniors in the United States between…

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Broccoli may Prevent Osteoarthritis, Cancer, Obesity and more

Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. It is the most common form of arthritis and a key cause of disability, especially in seniors. It affects more than 30 million Americans and the risk for contracting osteoarthritis increases with age. No real cure has been found for…

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Seniors, Osteoarthritis and Physical Exercise

Winter Aches and Pains, Osteoarthritis Winter, the time for beautiful snow and white panoramas, also brings with it a lot of aches and pains, especially for seniors. Osteoarthritis is a disease where cartilage, which is a natural cushion between the bones, is worn down in the joints. This disease will affect most seniors to some…

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