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As people age, their brain and nervous system go through natural changes. The brain and spinal cord lose nerve cells and weight. Nerve cells may begin to transmit messages more slowly than in the past. Waste products can collect in the brain tissue as nerve cells break down, causing abnormal structures called plaques and tangles to form. A fatty brown pigment (
The breakdown of nerves can affect the senses. You might have reduced...
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Urinary incontinence
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urinary (or bladder) incontinence is when you are not able to keep urine from leaking from your urethra, the tube that carries urine out of your body... Read more »
Urinary Incontinence Risk Factors
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
About 20 million American women and 6 million men have urinary incontinence or have experienced it at some time in their lives. The number, however,... Read more »
Urinary tract infection: chronic or recurrent
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a bacterial infection of the urinary tract. This article discusses UTIs in children.The urinary tract includes... Read more »
Urinary Tract Infection: Causes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
CausesThe bacterial strains that cause UTIs include:Escherichia (E.) coli is responsible for most uncomplicated cystitis cases in women, especially... Read more »
Central nervous system
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
The central nervous system is composed of the brain and spinal cord. Your brain and spinal cord serve as the main "processing center" for the entire... Read more »
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