Fans Not Good for Seniors

Older adults may want to forgo an electric fan

Saturday, September 10, 2016 Follow Us         Featured Fans May Not Be Cool Choice for the Elderly When the temperature soars to 108 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, older adults may want to forgo an electric fan, a tiny study suggests. Research involving nine people over 60 years of age found that... Read more ...  Diseases and Conditions Spinal Fusion The majority of patients with low back problems improves within six to 12 weeks regardless of treatment and do not need surgery. Minimally invasive lumbar spinal fusion... Read more ... Echocardiogram The heart is a two-stage electrical pump that circulates blood throughout the body. The anatomy includes four chambers and four valves. For the heart to function normally these structures... Read more ...  News Cellular Defect May Be Linked to Parkinson's: Study Researchers say they've discovered a cellular defect that may be common to all forms of Parkinson's disease. The defect plays a major role in the die-off of a group of nerve cells whose... Read more ... What's Regular Exercise Worth? Maybe $2,500 Per Year Trying to decide whether you can afford the time and money to start an exercise routine? Maybe this will help: A new study finds that the average adult with heart disease who exercises regularly can... Read more ... Health Tip: Traveling With Arthritis Arthritis doesn't have to ruin your vacation. Here are relief suggestions from the Arthritis Foundation: Book a plane seat with extra room to stretch. Fly in the middle of the week when it's less busy... Read more ... Cancer Caregivers Face Difficult Demands People who care for loved ones with cancer face more challenges than those who look after someone with other health problems, a new study reports. 'Caregiving can be extremely stressful... Read more ... Surgery at High-Quality Hospitals a Money-Saver for Medicare Having major surgery at a high-quality hospital costs Medicare less than the same procedure at a low-quality hospital, a new study finds. The savings come mostly from the cost of post-surgical... Read more ... Heart Rhythm Disorder May Be Tied to Wider Range of Ills Atrial fibrillation, a common type of heart rhythm disorder, is associated with a wider range of conditions than previously believed, researchers report. The findings add 'to the growing literature... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home