While it’s normal for testosterone levels to drop as men age, low testosterone can have a significant impact on a man’s health. It is the chemical produced in a man’s body that makes him think, look, and behave as a man. Testosterone helps a man maintain bone density, fat distribution, muscle strength and mass, sex drive, and sperm production. […]
You’ve seen the advertisements: “It may just be ear wax”––but what if it’s not? There are many causes of hearing loss such as ear infections, noise exposure, ear trauma, sudden idiopathic hearing loss, ear or auditory nerve tumors and Meniere’s disease, among many other possible reasons. That’s where the skill of the hearing professional comes into play. […]
The facts about falling might make you lose your balance––so you might want to sit down for this. […]
Osteoporosis affects 10 million people in the United States alone, and another 34 million Americans are at risk of osteopenia, or low bone mass, which can lead to lead to osteoporosis. […]
Good news. Studies have shown that age does not appear to significantly increase the risks associated with having weight loss surgery. So what does this mean if you’re a senior who may be struggling with weight issues? […]
Nearly everyone knows someone who’s struggled to cope with advanced, complex or complicated illness. Medical science has increased the likelihood that we will experience a long-term complicated or chronic illness during our later years, and this presents significant challenges to individuals, their families and the health care professionals who care for them. […]
Over the last 30 years the rate of obesity has skyrocketed in the U.S. While the cause of this dramatic increase can be debated, the significant impact to the health of Americans cannot. Excess weight is associated with increased risk for heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, certain cancers, sleep apnea and diabetes. […]
Carrus Specialty Hospital is a long-term acute care facility specializing in comprehensive care for critically ill patients for an extended period of time. Many patients come to Carrus from intensive care units in traditional community hospitals. […]
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about half of all falls happen at home. Taking a tumble indoors can cause minor injuries––cuts, bumps and bruises––or result in a life-changing injury––head trauma or a broken hip––that threatens one’s independence. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in older adults. […]
Because we hear mostly bad press about hormones and nutritionals from our media, I would like to give you the scoop on many products––hormone, thyroid, nutritional, etc.––just to let you know what benefits they supply. Because this is much entailed, this article may be printed over several issues. So, please, be patient, and we will try to cover all the good things that you never hear. […]
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