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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for seniors syndrome
  1. Kidney Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    You have two kidneys, each about the size of your fist. They are near the middle of your back, just below the rib cage. Inside each kidney there are about ...
  2. Retinal Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of your eye that senses light and sends images to your brain. In the center of this nerve tissue is the macula. ...
  3. Older Adult Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    People in the U.S. are living longer than ever before. Many older adults live active and healthy lives. But there's no getting around one thing: as we age, ...
  4. Glaucoma (National Library of Medicine)  
    Glaucoma is a group of diseases that can damage the eye's optic nerve. It is a leading cause of blindness in the United States. It usually happens when the fluid ...
  5. Dementia (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is dementia? Dementia is a loss of mental functions that is severe enough to affect your daily life and activities. These functions include: Memory ...
  6. Health Risks of an Inactive Lifestyle (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... attack High blood pressure High cholesterol Stroke Metabolic syndrome Type 2 diabetes Certain cancers, including colon, breast, ...
  7. Traveler's Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    Traveling can increase your chances of getting sick. A long flight can increase your risk for deep vein thrombosis. Once you arrive, it takes time to adjust to ...