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:
"Doc, will I outgrow my asthma?" This question is frequently asked by patients and parents in my office. I usually respond by saying:... 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 »
Full Question: Change in frequency and character of migraine is disturbing.I have a history of migraine since age 10. They peaked around... Read more »
We're not alone. Turns out that researchers have identifying menopause symptoms in men. Who knew? Known as "late-onset hypogonadism",... Read more »
In many ways older men present healthcare workers and others with issues that belong to a particular generation. Not only may a sense of... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Full-thickness cartilage defects (down to the bone) in the knee come with two major problems. First, cartilage doesn't heal well. Second, treatment... 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 »
In healthy men and women, urine does not contain any blood that can be seen with the eye, called "gross blood," nor does it contain red blood cells... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Aging changes in the male reproductive system may include changes in testicular tissue, sperm production, and erectile function. These changes... Read more »
Healthy older men and healthy women should not take statins to try to prevent heart attack or stroke, a new study suggests. Researchers looked at... Read more »