Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti

Fred Cicetti

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  Naps can lower coronary death rate

  By Fred Cicetti - May 22
  Q. Is napping in the afternoon a good idea? No doubts about this one. Napping is a very good idea. In a study published in The Archives of ...
  
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  Many vaccines are advised for older people

  By Fred Cicetti - May 09
  Q. Are there vaccinations for older people? Which ones should I get? To get the appropriate vaccinations for you, discuss the subject with your ...
  
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  Hernias, brain differences and hip resurfacing

  By Fred Cicetti - Apr 25
  Q. I understand that getting a hernia fixed today is a lot easier than it used to be. Is that true? You get a hernia when a section of an internal ...
  

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  When should memory problems cause concern?

  By Fred Cicetti - May 15
  Q. I’m 78 and I’m forgetting things more often now. Should I be worried? For starters, worrying is a waste of time. If you think your forgetfulness...
  
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  Palliative care improves quality of life

  By Fred Cicetti - May 02
  Q. If a very sick patient in a hospital is put on palliative care, does that mean they aren’t going to make it? No. Recent evidence indicates that ...