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The gradual loss of hearing that comes with age, also known as presbycusis, makes it difficult for older adults to discern what people are saying, hear voices over the telephone or on TV, and participate in conversations and social settings. Because age-related hearing loss is gradual, you may not realize it is getting worse. The…

Humira is the brand-name of the generic form of the drug adalimumab. It’s a monoclonal antibody that the FDA approved in 2002 to relieve pain and swelling in patients with the following autoimmune conditions:  Rheumatoid arthritis (adults) Juvenile idiopathic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis (adults)  Ankylosing spondylitis (adults) Crohn’s disease Ulcerative colitis Plaque psoriasis Hidradenitis supperativa Uveitis…

Blood glucose is a measure of the level of sugar in your blood. All kinds of foods can create glucose, and while you may only think that only sweet foods containing a lot of natural sugar are to blame, the body actually produces glucose from sources like carbohydrates as well. For many people, diet and…

As people age, it isn’t uncommon to experience a decline in your mobility. Common conditions like arthritis (which can cause stiff and painful joints), heart disease, low or high blood pressure, diabetic neuropathy, or recovering from an injury or surgery can all lead to balance issues, falls, or a loss of mobility.  If you’ve been…

When someone first hears about taking a nuclear stress test, this news by itself can cause stress. Nuclear tests on the human body? The truth, however, is that nuclear stress tests are safe ways to check cardiovascular health. These tests rely on a small amount of radioactive material called a radiotracer that gets mixed with…

Medical treatment often involves a number of approaches. For some people, a healthcare concern may require nothing more than lifestyle adjustments in order to resolve health issues. Other cases, however, may require the use of prescription medications, treatment, or even surgical intervention in order to resolve. Still, others may necessitate the use of durable medical…

Original Medicare does not cover prescription drugs. For your medications to be covered, you must either sign up for a Medicare-approved Part D Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) or join a Medicare Advantage plan that covers prescription drugs. Each plan has a formulary, an approved drug list, where you can check to see if Ozempic is…

Having a good memory serves many important functions, including protecting your physical and mental health.. Memory allows you to learn, but can also contribute to your quality of life. Your memories give you the ability to relive and recount your history, but it can also play a large part in your safety.  We all rely on…

Diabetes is a condition that affects about 37 million people in the United States, a figure that is made up of individuals from all walks of life and all demographics. Although diabetes can affect people at any age, it tends to have the largest effect on the senior population. It’s important to test blood glucose…

Bone health can be a vital part of maintaining overall health, but it can sometimes be overlooked. Most people don’t think about their bones until a problem pops up, but by that point, a serious bone health issue may exist. Both osteoporosis and bone cancer (bone neoplasm) are threats that can weaken bones and cause…

Today in the United States there are over 9,000 urgent care centers in towns and cities across the country. Urgent care centers are on-demand care outlets where medical professionals provide care for people whose illnesses or injuries can’t be taken care of in a doctor’s office but don’t require going to a hospital emergency room. …

Thousands of people in the United States have improved their sense of hearing with cochlear implants – surgically implanted electronic hearing devices. These devices produce hearing sensations for people with varying degrees of nerve deafness to help them improve their quality of life. A cochlear implant consists of two components: An external microphone, sound processor,…