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Preventive Care For updated information on
the Covid-19 virus infection please go to: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/summary.html ·
Vaccinations
and the Elderly -Part II of a II Part Series- ·
Recommended Vitamin C, D, E and Mineral
Supplement Dosages- The latest study questions the value of
taking Vitamin D pills to prevent bone fracture ·
Aspirin as a Preventative Therapy against
Cardiovascular Events- ·
Undernourishment in the Elderly ·
Proper Nutrition and the Elderly
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Green Tea and Cancer-
Can drinking green tea help prolong lives? ·
Dizziness-Trying to Prevent Falls
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Beta Blockers, ACE, PCSK9 Inhibitors and Statins
in the Battle Against Heart Disease-Part II ·
Latest Research Questions the Effectiveness of
Many Herbal Supplements- FDA issues risk warning to
users of kratom- Part X of a X Part series on Herbal Products-Included
in this article is a linkage to an article by Dr. Kelly A. Condifer, MD Visiting Clinical Research Fellow ·
Eulogy
to Joker’s Stairs and the Highbridge Library ·
Paean to Stairs ·
Herbal Medicine, Fish Oil and Botanical Supplements
Caveat-Part IV of a X Part Series on Herbal Products ·
Sleep and Aging: Disturbed Sleep- Part II
of a II Part Series on Sleep and Aging- ·
Exercise and the
Elderly- ·
FDA Allows Enhanced Claims for Vitamins and
Herbal Remedies – The FDA
sends warning letters to 17 nutritional supplement manufacturers ·
Treating Osteoarthritis with Dietary Supplements
- Part V of an X Part Series of Articles on Herbal Products ·
Walking Ability- How Safe are Walkers? ·
Herbal Usage for Hormone Replacement Therapy- ·
Estrogen
Replacement Therapy ·
Testosterone
Enhancement for Older Men ·
Herbal Products:Use with
Caution-Part VII of an X Part Series of Articles on
Herbal Products ·
Low Back Pain: Does Treatment Help?
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Health Care Insurance Costs ·
St. John's Wort-Herbs and Dietary
Supplements-Ephedra-Part II of a X Part Series on Herbal
Products ·
Why Does the Average Canadian Outlive the
Average American ·
The Mediterranean Diet ·
Are Diet Drinks Healthy for Seniors?- ·
Tips on How to Keep Your Back Healthy
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Constipation and the Use of Laxatives ·
The U.S. Pharmocopeia (USP) and Medication Errors ·
Nutraceuticals and the Elderly ·
Patents and the Possibility of Generic
Biologics -Part III of a III Part Series ·
Managing Corns and Calluses in the Elderly ·
Herbs and Dietary Supplements-St.John's
Wort-Part I of an X Part Series of Articles on Herbal
Products ·
Osteoporosis-Part I of a Two Part Series ·
Carotid and Abdominal Aneurysms ·
Failure to Thrive: Sundown Syndrome: Wasting Away ·
Seals of Approval-Part II ·
Medications and Hypertension ·
St. John's Wort-Does it Help Treat Depression-
Part V of a X Part Series of Articles on Herbal Products ·
Kava: Safety Alert-Part VIII
of a Series of Articles on Herbal Products ·
Medication Effects Checklist ·
Osteoporosis ·
U.S. Panel Backs Use of Cholesterol Lowering Drugs to
Reduce Risk of Heart Attack ·
Medical Information: "Gold
Nuggets" For Better Care ·
Early Detection of Cancer |
A
personal and practical article on Selecting
a Nursing Home |