Cognitive function changes as we grow older

It should be no surprise that the thyroid gland often peters out as we age. The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test checks to see if your thyroid produces the right amount of hormone for your system.

Peeing at night, sleeping during the day

The benefits and risks of taking aspirin

Lots of truth. Laughter simply makes you feel good, which benefits you in many ways. We come into this world knowing how to laugh.

In many cases, psoriasis goes away and then flares up again. The triggers that bring on psoriasis include stress, dry air, infections, skin injuries, some medicines, too much or too little sun, cold weather, drinking too much alcohol and smoking..

As you age, your eardrums often thicken, and the bones of the middle ear and other structures are affected. Hearing sharpness may decline because of changes in the auditory nerve. Impacted ear wax is another cause of trouble hearing and is more common with increasing age.

Blood flowing to the penis creates erections. Plaque buildup narrows and hardens arteries (atherosclerosis), re ducing blood flow throughout the body. The arteries supplying blood to the penis are smaller than those for the heart. So, ED can be an early sign of atherosclerosis, which can increase your risk of heart attack and stroke.