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Today in the United States, there are over two million seniors aged 65 and over who are living with a form of depression, and many of them have symptoms of major depression. For those who have tried other depression treatments that haven’t resolved their health issues, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may be a solution.  TMS…

Millions of people in the United States, young and old, live with some degree of depression. Because more focus is put on the symptoms that young people experience, not everyone recognizes depression in older adults.  It’s important to be aware of some common symptoms of depression in seniors (like those listed below), whether you’re caring…

According to statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are over 37 million people in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with diabetes. Over 90 percent of those people have type two diabetes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) reports that 50 percent of Americans who are over 65 have prediabetes…

Testosterone, the male sex hormone, is essential to sexual development in males. The American Urology Association (AUA) has historically identified low blood testosterone as less than 300 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL). The condition is known as Testosterone Deficiency Syndrome (TD) or Low Testosterone (Low-T). Symptoms and treatment When you have Low-T, you may experience a…

Your efforts to stop smoking are applauded. Quitting is not easy, but it’s the right step toward improving your health. The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that smoking cessation lowers your risk of developing all cancers caused by smoking, and even adults in their 60s and older benefit from quitting.  You can get help by…

Zoloft is a medication that doctors prescribe to treat specific conditions like major depressive disorder, panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Clinical depression in older adults is not uncommon. According to WebMD, “late-life depression affects about 6 million Americans ages 65 and older.” Depression in older adults Symptoms of depression…

Tetanus is a disease caused by toxic bacteria found in the environment. The toxin usually enters the body through wounds where contaminated dirt, dust or manure can penetrate broken skin. Puncture wounds like stepping on a nail may be the most common way to get tetanus, but the bacteria may also find an entry point of…

Allergic reactions are one of the body’s responses to perceived threats. You can technically be allergic to anything, but for the most part, allergies consist of stimuli involving histamines. These are chemicals that your body produces when white blood cells activate an immune response. Common allergens that result in histamine production include mold and pollen,…

Cancer remains one of the most difficult challenges for modern medicine and the hundreds of thousands of Americans who face the disease. Currently, therapies are in development that show a lot of promise in treating cancer, and traditional treatments like chemotherapy continue to be useful in helping cancer patients improve quality-of-life factors. Unfortunately, as effective…

Everyone knows that breathing is vital for survival, but you may be surprised to learn just how little oxygen the human body needs to live. Research has shown that humans can survive in environments where the air is only made up of 19% oxygen. Even below this level, the ability to stay alive is still…

Prostate health is something all men have to take seriously as they age. Among other things, the prostate is responsible for producing seminal fluid to move sperm along during ejaculation. The prostate also surrounds the urethra, which is the tubular structure through which urine is passed from the bladder. Over time, the prostate naturally enlarges….

The inner workings of the human body are incredibly complex, but thankfully, modern medicine offers a number of imaging options to get a better view of the body’s organs and systems. X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) tests can all provide an in-depth view of the body’s interior, but these technologies…