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- Joint Assets: An Osteoarthritis Update April 14, 2023Continue Reading
The aching, swollen, stiff joints associated with osteoarthritis (OA) have long been considered a “wear and tear” condition, associated with aging. It was thought that cartilage, the smooth connective tissue on the end of bones that cushion the joints, simply breaks down over a lifetime of walking, exercising and moving. New research shows that it ...
- Bone Up: What Is Osteoporosis? April 14, 2023Continue Reading
Except for dedicated thespians, saying “break a leg” is most definitely not a harbinger of good luck. More than 10 million Americans are living with osteoporosis, a condition of low bone mass that results in increased risk of bone fracture, sometimes even from a minor fall or pressure from a big hug. Over 1.5 million ...
- Facebook Live Event: Travel Medicine Presentation March 1, 2023Continue Reading
Very Useful information for anyone looking to travel abroad
- Are You Protected? Essential Vaccinations Every Adult Should Consider – Part 3 February 10, 2023Continue Reading
Pneumonia, Flu, and COVID-19
In our final installment, we explore updates to three vaccines essential to protecting older adults from common, contagious and potentially life-threatening conditions: pneumonia, influenza and COVID-19.
Pneumonia vaccine: a confusing path forward?
A bit of background: Two generations ago, pneumonia was a very common cause of death not only among the old and infirm, ...
- Are You Protected? Essential Vaccinations Every Adult Should Consider – Part 2 February 4, 2023
New Solutions For An Age Old Problem: Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
We continue our exploration of adult vaccinations with a look at much improved and updated versions of an old-time vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis, as well as compelling new reasons to get it.
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- Are You Protected? Essential Vaccinations Every Adult Should Consider – Part 1 January 30, 2023
Continue ReadingPreventing the Pain of Shingles
While most discussions of vaccines have historically centered on children, the need for preventive immunizations doesn’t end in adulthood. New vaccines developed to prevent or minimize shingles, tetanus, influenza, pneumonia and COVID-19 in adults bring numerous benefits, as I share in this three-part series. I encourage all to consider ...
- The Future of Aging January 17, 2023
Continue ReadingThe First Hundred Years: Healthy Longevity May Ultimately Define the Future
Humankind has eternally searched for the fabled fountain of youth. While we suspect that a magical elixir to turn back time may never be discovered, in 2023 we are coming ever closer to a more achievable goal: using scientific breakthroughs to slow the process of ...
- Studying the Secrets of Super Agers January 17, 2023
Continue ReadingThe growing group of people able to enjoy 100 years of life may well be one of the most remarkable achievements of the 21st century. A generation ago, the number of centenarians worldwide was just 110,000; today they are 600,000 strong. Notably, a sizable segment of this long-lived group, aptly called Super Agers, reach 100 ...
- Facebook Live with Molly DePrenger December 15, 2022
Continue Reading- Dementia and Alzheimer’s: Updates from a Leading Geriatrician October 6, 2022
Continue ReadingSenior Moments Or Something More?
As Baby Boomers continue the inexorable journey deep into their senior years, preserving cognitive function understandably tops the list of worries. While Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias are seen in just 5% of people over 65, that number jumps to 30% for people age 85 and over. Questions abound: is ...
- Are You Protected? Essential Vaccinations Every Adult Should Consider – Part 1 January 30, 2023