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7 Health Issues You Shouldn’t Ignore as You Get Older

Does Sleep Apnea Cause Dementia?

As the brain ages, it’s common to have a little more trouble remembering names, dates or why you opened the refrigerator door. But before you chalk up your memory loss to advanced years – or, worse, the onset of dementia — consider another culprit: Sleep apnea.

Childhood Vaccinations: Everything You Need To Know

Vaccines help keep your child healthy and safe from serious diseases. They also protect your family and keep your community healthier for everyone. This is especially true for the frailest among us, such as babies, sick kids and adults, and the elderly.

Hidden Causes Behind Your Insomnia

If you struggle to fall asleep – or stay asleep – you’re not alone. Almost a third of adults suffer from insomnia at some point in their lives. This can show up among teens, who naturally stay up later and often have irregular sleep patterns, or it can happen later in life, whether because of a stressful event or simply as the result of aging.

Over 50? Get the Vaccine To Avoid Painful Shingles

Shingles is a rash that develops, and then blisters, in a band along one or more nerves in your body. It can be exquisitely painful, and its after-effects might cause discomfort for the rest of your life. If you haven’t gotten the shingles vaccine yet, what are you waiting for?

Do You Have To Poop Every Day To Be Healthy?

Our bathroom habits often are the subject of jokes, but how well and how often you poop is no laughing matter. That’s because having regular bowel movements is a sign of a healthy digestive system. When your No. 2 is not as it should be, you probably don’t feel well and may be worried about what is causing the problem.

Size Doesn’t Matter (And Your Penis Is Not Shrinking)

When To Say Yes to Weight-Loss Surgery

You’ve dieted. You’ve exercised. You’ve made New Year’s resolutions, joined online support groups or followed weight-loss apps — yet you’re still overweight or obese. Is it time for bariatric surgery?

Accidental Bowel Leakage: Easier To Treat than You Think