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Common Symptoms & Risk Factors of Osteoporosis
Read this guide to osteoporosis and bone disease, with common issues, information on who is at risk of developing osteoporosis, as well as common symptoms and ways to manage bone problems for seniors. - Fitness & Nutrition, Health Conditions
Guide to Age Related Muscle Loss & Aging Joints
Read our guide to common muscle and joint related problems, with tips to avoid muscle and strength loss, joint pain, and helpful tips to promote joint health and muscle retention with age. - Health Conditions
Common Symptoms & Signs of Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
Read this guide with an explanation on common signs and symptoms of dementia, along with risk factors, types of dementia, stages of dementia and more information on treatment. - Health Conditions, Lifestyle
Safe Spaces & Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting millions of people every year. In 2020 alone, about 5.8 million Americans were diagnosed with the disease. This number is expected... - Health Conditions, Preventive Care
Post-Hospital Care Tips
Being released from a hospital is only stage one on the path to recovery. - Health Conditions
Bone and joint health screenings
Diseases of the bones and joints affect nearly 3 out of 4 American adults over the age of 65 and the rate of these diseases is projected to keep increasing over the coming years. - Health Conditions
Prostate cancer: symptoms, signs and screenings
Cancer has become a word feared by many people, perhaps because of its association with being untreatable and often fatal. - Health Conditions
Types of Arthritis: Symptoms and Risk Factors
Read about Arthritis types, symptoms and risk factors on the Oak Street Health blog, where you can find information and advice on Primary Care, Wellness and Health Insurance. - Health Conditions
Alzheimer’s Disease Signs and Symptoms
Forgetting a recent conversation or grasping for the right word while talking can be quite common: we’re only human after all, and our minds and memories are fallible. But when those incidents of... - Health Conditions
Tips for Managing Your Joint Pain and Arthritis
If you’re experiencing joint pain from arthritis, know that you’re not alone. Every year, millions of people in the United States have chronic pain caused by arthritis. Of the nearly 54 million... - Health Conditions
Hypertension in African Americans: Causes, Prevention, Etc
Read this article to learn more about hypertension and its impact on the African American community. Discover prevention tips, causes, and more. - Health Conditions
Diseases Affecting African Americans: Causes, Prevention, Etc
Read this article to discover more about common diseases that disproportionately affect African Americans and the Black community and tips on preventing them. - Health Conditions
Minority Stress: What It Is, How It Impacts Health, and More
Read this article to learn more about minority stress: the additional stress marginalized groups face due to the prejudice and discrimination they encounter. - Health Conditions
What is a Geriatric Doctor: What They Do and How to Choose One
Geriatric doctors specialize in care for older adults. This article explains what a geriatric doctor is, what they treat, and tips on how to find one. - Health Conditions, Preventive Care
Influenza Vaccine for Older Adults: General Information, Debunked Myths, Costs, and More
As we age, we grow more vulnerable to common illnesses like the flu. Those who are ages 55 and older are at a higher risk of developing serious complications from the flu due to their immune...
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