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Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018

HEALTHY GEEZER

By Fred Cicetti
Caffeine occurs naturally in many plants, including coffee beans, tea leaves and cocoa nuts. It is, therefore, found in a wide range of food products. Caffeine is added artificially to many others, including a variety of beverages. The most common sources of caffeine for Americans are coffee, tea, colas, chocolate and some over-the-counter medications.
Seniors
Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018

Alopecia and how to prevent it

By Fred Cicetti
There are a few steps you can take to preserve your hair: 1.) Avoid tight hairstyles that pull on the hair. So, forget braids, ponytails, cornrows and tight hair rollers. The pulling causes some hair loss, especially along the sides of the scalp. This type of hair loss is called traction alopecia.
Seniors
Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2018

HEALTHY GEEZER

By Fred Cicetti
In normal hearts, veins bring oxygenpoor blood from the body to the right side of the heart. It is then pumped through the pulmonary artery to the lungs, where it picks up oxygen. From there, the blood returns to the left side of the heart. Then it is pumped through a large artery called the aorta that distributes blood throughout the body.
Seniors
Monday, Aug. 13, 2018

ALCOHOLISM A SERIOUS PROBLEM AMONG SENIORS

By Fred Cicetti
“Alcohol abuse among older adults is something few want to talk about or deal with,” said Charles Curie, former administrator of the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. “Too often family members are ashamed of the problem and choose not to address it.
Seniors
Monday, Aug. 13, 2018

THE SUCCESS RATE OF HIP REPLACEMENTS

By Fred Cicetti
In the procedure, an arthritic or damaged joint is removed and replaced with an artificial joint called a “prosthesis.” Artificial joints are stainless steel, alloys of cobalt and chrome, and titanium. The plastic material is durable and wear-resistant polyethylene.
Seniors
Monday, July 2, 2018

HEALTHY GEEZER

By Fred Cicetti
Older people, especially those with no marijuana experience, may not tolerate THC’s mind-altering side effects as well as young people. Doctors generally prescribe several kinds of newer antinausea drugs with fewer side effects before resorting to Marinol.
Seniors
Monday, June 18, 2018

HEALTHY GEEZER

By Fred Cicetti
soluble and insoluble. Soluble fiber is acted upon by the normal bacteria in your intestines. Insoluble fiber is not digested by the body and promotes regularity and softens stools. Wheat bran, whole grain products and vegetables are good sources of insoluble fiber.
Seniors
Monday, May 21, 2018

HEALTHY GEEZER

By Fred Cicetti
In the upper GI series, you swallow a liquid barium mixture. Then a radiologist watches the barium as it travels down your esophagus and into the stomach. Another test is an endoscopy, in which a small, lighted, flexible tube is inserted into the esophagus and stomach.
Seniors
Monday, May 7, 2018

HEALTHY GEEZER

By Fred Cicetti
Wet AMD occurs when blood vessels behind the retina start to leak and raise the macula. An early symptom of wet AMD is straight lines that appear wavy. Wet AMD is considered to be advanced AMD and is more severe than the dry form. However, dry AMD can turn into wet AMD at any time.

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