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Excoriation disorder, also known as skin picking disorder, is a mental health condition (Dermatillomania) where a person compulsively picks, scratches, or digs at his or her skin, causing wounds, scars, and infections. This behavior can affect any part of the body,...

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common condition that affects about 70% of adults over 65 years old.  It occurs when the force of blood against the artery walls is too high, which can damage the blood vessels and organs over time. Hypertension can increase...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful technology that can perform various tasks, such as speech recognition, image analysis, and natural language processing. However, AI can also be used for malicious purposes, such as scamming unsuspecting victims, especially...

In the quest to understand the secrets of longevity, a particular group of elderly individuals stands out. They are known as “super agers,” a term coined to describe those who reach advanced ages with their mental faculties remarkably intact. These extraordinary...

Prescription drug abuse and misuse are growing public health problems that affect people of all ages, especially senior citizens. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 50% of people between the ages of 57 to 85 take more than five medications or...

Fingernails are not just decoration or tools for picking splinters. They can also reveal a lot about an individual’s health, especially as he or she gets older. Changes in the color, shape, texture, or growth of nails can indicate various medical conditions, some of...

Today, many seniors take anticoagulants which keep blood “thin” thus preventing clots that may lead to coronary artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, a stroke or a heart attack or complications following some surgeries.  In reality, anti-coagulants do not actually...

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s disease has no cure, and the available treatments can only slow...

Probiotics are a type of dietary fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. These bacteria, also known as prebiotics, play a vital role in your health, especially as you age. They help digest your food, produce vitamins and hormones, regulate your immune...

Elder Orphans are those individuals who are widowed or not married, live alone and have no family (or none they can count on.) They are going through the last years of their lives on their own. Everything can be just fine until something like declining health happens...