Thursday, December 3rd, 2009
Got the holiday blues? Feeling down can be a serious problem over the holiday season. There is a medical condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder...
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009
Many people over age 50 feel they do not need an HIV test, But in California approximately 20% of the people who are HIV infected are over age 50....
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved yet another seasonal flu vaccine on Friday, November 27, 2009. Agriflu, manufactured by Novartis...
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Saturday, November 28th, 2009
Elizabeth Blackburn (UCSF) Carol W. Greider (Johns Hopkins University), and Jack W. Szostak (Harvard University) will accept the 2009 Nobel Prize in...
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Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
H1N1 Swine flu cases are declining in parts of the country. However, some authorities predict a resurgence of cases as a result of holiday...
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009
When was the last time you had a stress-free Thanksgiving? Here are some tips to make that happen this year: 1. Do what you enjoy. As a senior you...
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One way to beat Thanksgiving stress is to take a little time out and reflect on your life by attending an interfaith service. While...
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Approximately 1 in 3 seniors 65 and older have diabetes, and nearly 50% do not know they have it. Take the test below to see if you are at risk....
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There has been a flurry of activity on the internet regarding the lipid lowering agent Zetia®. Zetia®, or ezetimibe, is a medication that is...
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Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about H1N1. 1) Is the H1N1 vaccine safe? The H1N1 vaccine was manufactured using the same...
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