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An older person looking at medication instructions: Gabapentin side effects in elderly

An older person looking at medication instructions: Gabapentin side effects in elderly

Gabapentin side effects in elderly patients

Older adults should beware of the increased risk of falls, drowsiness, depression, and other side effects when taking Gabapentin

Glass of water and pill illustrations: List of medications that cause dry mouth

Glass of water and pill illustrations: List of medications that cause dry mouth

Health Education

12 meds that cause dry mouth

Dry mouth is a known side effect of some prescription and OTC drugs. Here’s how to treat it.

Updated on Feb. 9, 2022

A woman standing with her finger in her left ear

A woman standing with her finger in her left ear

Health Education

Why is my left ear ringing? Causes of tinnitus in one ear

Ear ringing causes include hearing loss, loud noises, trauma, earwax, or underlying medical conditions

A jar of money — retirement insurance

A jar of money — retirement insurance

Healthcare costs in retirement

It’s essential to plan ahead—here’s what you should be doing if you’re not already

Updated on Feb. 2, 2024

An older couple hugging: Senior's guide to Medicare

An older couple hugging: Senior's guide to Medicare

Senior’s guide to Medicare

More than 65 million people enrolled in Medicare last year. Learn what it is, who qualifies, and how to enroll.

Updated on Feb. 1, 2024

Older woman looking worried: Does Medicare cover mental health?

Older woman looking worried: Does Medicare cover mental health?

Does Medicare cover mental health?

Many mental health services are covered by Medicare, including depression screenings, therapy, and medications

Updated on Feb. 1, 2024

Blood Pressure Levels: Compare systolic vs. diastolic and high vs. low blood pressure levels and treatments

Blood Pressure Levels: Compare systolic vs. diastolic and high vs. low blood pressure levels and treatments

Health Education

Understanding blood pressure levels

Understand normal blood pressure readings and what to do if your results are too high or low.

Updated on Jun. 30, 2023

Oatmeal represents a natural high triglycerides treatment option

Oatmeal represents a natural high triglycerides treatment option

Health Education

4 treatments for high triglycerides

In addition to lifestyle modifications, there are several prescription options to bring down high cholesterol

Updated on May 16, 2023

supplements next to a blood pressure cuff - supplements to lower blood pressure

supplements next to a blood pressure cuff - supplements to lower blood pressure

12 supplements for lower BP

Some vitamins and minerals have antihypertensive effects, but it’s more complicated than that

Clipboard with bar charts and graphs: Get updated long-term care statistics

Clipboard with bar charts and graphs: Get updated long-term care statistics

Long-term care statistics 2024

There are 65,600 regulated long-term care facilities in the U.S. About 70% of seniors will need some type of long-term care. Get updated assisted living and nursing home statistics here.

Updated on Jan. 24, 2024

A calendar for November 21, marking Sunday, November 1 — ACA open enrollment

A calendar for November 21, marking Sunday, November 1 — ACA open enrollment

A guide to ACA enrollment

This guide to deadlines and healthcare offerings will help you select the right healthcare plan

Updated on Jan. 10, 2024

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