How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?
Alcohol is processed by the body more slowly as we age. Understanding these changes and adjusting how much alcohol you can safely drink is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Alcohol is processed by the body more slowly as we age. Understanding these changes and adjusting how much alcohol you can safely drink is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Age-related eyesight changes are normal and may be one of the first things you notice as you age. You may have trouble seeing as clearly as you once did, or it may be difficult to see in the dark. Even if you don’t have any symptoms, you should still have your eyes examined to prevent eye disease and maintain your eye health.
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What is arthritis? Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling that interferes with daily activities could be a sign of arthritis. Arthritis is an inflammation of one or more joints. Symptoms usually develop over time, but they may also appear suddenly. It is most common among women and occurs more frequent...
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As you get older, problems with bladder control or urinary incontinence (UI) are common for both men and women. It’s important to talk to your doctor about any bladder control issues because incontinence issues can often be cured or improved.
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Diagnostic imaging studies can be extremely valuable in the diagnosis of illness and disease, but people often ask questions about the potential risks associated with these procedures. Learn more in this article.
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Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness in older adults. Oftentimes, people in the initial stages of glaucoma suffer no symptoms, so regular screenings are important for finding and treating the condition early.
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Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones so they break more easily, most often the hip, spine, and wrist. This article examines who it affects, signs to watch for and how to keep your bones strong.
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Tufts Health Plan Medicare Preferred is committed to helping you lead a healthy, active lifestyle. As part of this commitment, we encourage you to use our preventive health services. Taking part in preventive health helps to stop illness before it happens and is one of the best ways you can stay healthy.
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