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Are There Different Kinds of Psoriasis?
Psoriasis is an inflammatory disease that occurs because of a malfunction in the immune system. It causes skin cells to grow so fast that they build up on the surface of the skin, forming patches of skin that are thick and scaly. While many people...
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Five Factors that Contribute to Bed Sores
Your senior might have some situations that make her more susceptible to forming bed sores. You may still be able to help her to avoid these painful wounds, if you’re aware of what can make them appear more easily. [caption...
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How Stroke Can Affect Mobility
A stroke happens because blood supply to the brain is restricted or cut off. This causes a lack of oxygen and nutrients to part of the brain, which causes brain cells to die. Depending on which part of the brain is affected, a stroke sufferer may...
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What to know about Shingles…the Sequel to Chicken Pox
Maryanne is a senior. Lately she’s noticed red spots on various parts of her body. Instead of being randomly placed all over her body, the spots appear to be in strips. In previous days she had felt a tingling or itchiness in the same areas....
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Why Does a Chronic Health Condition Make It Hard to Remain...
Sixty percent of American adults have at least one chronic health condition. Another 40 percent have two or more chronic conditions. Older Americans are more likely to have more than one health issue. If your parent has one or more chronic...
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Four Tips for Reducing COPD Exacerbations
When your elderly family member is experiencing worse symptoms than usual with her COPD, that’s called an exacerbation. An exacerbation can be the warning right before a lung infection takes hold. If your senior is prone to flare-ups, you can take...
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