Falls can be a serious problem for older adults. Yet, despite the serious implications of falling, most patients do not tell their doctors when it happens. Here's how to avoid...
Two studies provide additional support for lowering systolic blood pressure to an intensive goal of 120 mmHg – far below the standard guidelines of 140 mmHg – to reduce the...
Older Americans with some hearing loss shouldn’t feel alone if they have trouble understanding British TV sagas like "Downton Abbey." A small study from the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ of Utah suggests hearing-impaired...
Adults with hypertension who are age 75 years and older, including those who are frail and with poor overall health, could benefit from lowering their blood pressure below current medical...