Health Issues

The heart is a powerful, remarkable pump that constantly circulates blood throughout the body. Heart failure is caused when the heart no longer works (or pumps) the way it should. The organs and…

When a person is experiencing chest pain, their first thought is likely to be that they are having a heart attack. This is not always the case. Chest pain may be caused by…

If your loved one is getting older, you might find yourself becoming acquainted with new words and phrases to help you advocate for their needs and communicate with their physicians.…

With people living increasingly longer lives, the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia is a very real possibility. In fact, someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s almost…

Recent estimates suggest that half of all adults over the age of 85 years likely have some form of dementia, though it's common for the disease to go undiagnosed. Despite a high…

Anemia is a deficiency in red blood cells or hemoglobin (an important protein in red blood cells). According to the World Health Organization, it affected 1/4 of the world's population between…

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. More than 50% of individuals diagnosed with ALS live longer than three years after they are diagnosed, although the average life expectancy is…

Medications are a critical part of maintaining a high-quality life for many seniors. Seniors may take multiple medications for their chronic (expected to last a long time) or acute (sudden onset) conditions. They may…

Arthritis is a serious chronic degenerative joint disease that causes joint inflammation. This inflammatory arthritis often leads to joint pain (arthralgia) and decreased mobility. Patients may have difficulty lifting heavy items,…

Cancer is a group of diseases defined by abnormal growth that begins destroying healthy tissue. As of just a few years ago, scientists placed a person's lifetime risk of developing cancer at 38.5 percent,…

When arteries become clogged or narrow, it is often necessary to reopen them to prevent pain and further complications. Angioplasty and atherectomy are common non-surgical methods of opening the arteries. According to…

At the present time, heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Over 600,000 people die of heart disease every year in the U.S. Atherosclerosis is one of the most common causes of heart disease and coronary…