All adults should visit their health care provider from time to time, even if they are healthy. The purpose of these visits is to:
For recommendations for men and women by age group, see:
Sex is important in a relationship at any age. A healthy sex life not only has physical benefits: increased circulation, releasing... Read more »
While it is arguably almost expected for women to have some degree of urinary incontinence, based on physiology and other factors, that is... Read more »
At NAFC, we remain perennially concerned about home safety for the elderly, particularly with regards to the risk factors for falling and... Read more »
Men wishing to be fertile or improve their fertility for success in conceiving with a female partner are being warned of an increasingly... Read more »
So, you've been diagnosed with asthma for the first time as an older adult? Well, welcome to an ever-growing club! More and more older... Read more »
Scientists have long known that an inherited, severe form of migraine with aura known as familial hemiplegic migraine (FHM) affected more women than... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Nephrotic syndrome is a group of symptoms including protein in the urine (more than 3.5 grams per day), low blood protein levels, high cholesterol... Read more »
Elderly men and women who do weight training may get an extra boost from two common painkillers, new research suggests. Scientists at Ball State... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Type 2 diabetes usually begins gradually and progresses slowly. Symptoms in adults include:Excessive thirstIncreased urinationFatigueBlurred... Read more »
A new study has found that getting circumcised as an adult does not lead to erectile dysfunction. Many health professionals recommend circumcision as... Read more »