September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer among men in the US, other than skin cancer. The prostate is a gland found only in males. It makes some of the fluid that is part of semen. What Is Prostate Cancer? Cancer starts when cells in the …
Flu Vaccine 2020 As we round the corner of 2020 into the remaining months of the year the CDC maintains its guidelines for Americans. The best way to protect against flu and its potentially serious complications is with a flu vaccine. CDC recommends that almost everyone 6 months of age and older get a seasonal …
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What is Medicare? Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States. It began in 1966 under the Social Security Administration (SSA). Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) now administers the plan. It primarily provides health insurance for Americans aged 65 and older. Some younger people with disability status as determined by …
Falls are a threat to the health of older adults and can reduce their ability to remain independent. Each year, 3 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries. One out of five falls causes a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury. Falling once doubles your chances of …
Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease. It’s an overall term that describes a group of symptoms. Alzheimer’s is a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. The National Alzheimer’s Association reports there are 10 common …
