Healthy Geezer

By Fred Cicetti

Fred Cicetti

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  Skin conditions may increase with age

  By Fred Cicetti - Apr 18
  Q. My skin has all kinds of small thingies on it like my father used to have. My doctor checks them out and says they are all harmless. But, what ...
  
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  Surgery often needed to correct valve disease

  By Fred Cicetti - Apr 04
  Q. What happens when you have a heart valve that leaks? Valves can malfunction and strain the heart. If a valve doesn’t close properly, blood will ...
  
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  Vertigo can be caused by many different triggers

  By Fred Cicetti - Mar 21
  Q. I have had some nasty allergies all of my 72 years. Usually, my head gets clogged up. Recently, my ears became involved, and I experienced ...
  
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  There are ways to reduce the signs of aging

  By Fred Cicetti - Mar 07
  Q. Is there anything I can do about all these wrinkles? The common causes of wrinkles include genetic influences, normal aging, sun exposure and ...
  
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  Nicotine use one of hardest habits to break

  By Fred Cicetti - Feb 21
  Q. I’ve never been a smoker and I just don’t get why people do it. What’s the attraction? Only a non-smoker could ask that question. Every smoker, ...
  
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  Seniors: Get those TSH tests

  By Fred Cicetti - Feb 07
  Q. My doctor ordered a TSH test. What is that? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the middle of the lower neck. It produces ...
  

• Eating many small meals theory up in air

  Jan 24
  Q. If you want to control your weight, is it better to eat three meals a day, or should you eat more, smaller meals? A. There is no scientifically ...
  
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  Mobility scooters offer advantages, disadvantages

  By Fred Cicetti - Jan 10
  Q. I don't walk so well anymore and I'm considering getting one of those scooters that I see seniors driving. What do you know about them? They ...
  
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  There are a variety of high blood pressure medications

  By Fred Cicetti - Dec 20
  Q. If you have high blood pressure, aren't you better off just taking old-fashioned water pills instead of all these fancy drugs? Water pills (aka ...
  
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  Get the facts about fiber and your daily diet needs

  By Fred Cicetti - Dec 06
  Q. My wife insists on buying nothing but crunchy brown bread because she says it is good for us. I'm a bit skeptical about this and suspect we are ...
  

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  Older people often have a distinct smell

  By Fred Cicetti - Apr 11
  Q. My six-year-old grandson insists that I smell like an old person. Do you have any idea what he’s talking about? There was a study that suggests ...
  
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  Colon cancer second leading cause of cancer deaths

  By Fred Cicetti - Mar 28
  When seniors gather, it doesn’t seem to take long before we get to our aches and pains. You must get more than your share of that. My friend Pete ...
  
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  People over 50 should go get a TSH test today

  By Fred Cicetti - Mar 14
  Q. Does aging affect the functioning of your thyroid? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the middle of the lower neck. It ...
  
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  There are ways to manage incontinence

  By Fred Cicetti - Feb 28
  Q. I’m having a devil of time controlling my bladder. Any suggestions? About 10 percent of men and women over the age of 65 have trouble with ...
  
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  New classes teach hands-only CPR

  By Fred Cicetti - Feb 14
  Q. I’d like to be able to do CPR, but I’m squeamish about doing mouth-to-mouth on a stranger. Any suggestions? There is an emergency technique ...
  
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  Explore the many ways to overcome hearing loss

  By Fred Cicetti - Jan 31
  Q. It seems like a lot of my friends are watching TV with the volume way up, and accusing everyone of mumbling. How common are hearing problems ...
  
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  Hallucinations occur at any age, but usually affect seniors

  By Fred Cicetti - Jan 17
  Q. Are hallucinations reason enough to see a doctor? Hallucinations can be a symptom of a variety of problems - both physical and mental. They can ...
  
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  Problems can arise when some medicines collide

  By Fred Cicetti - Jan 03
  Q. My daughter heard that grapefruit juice can be toxic for some people. Is that true? The juice itself is not toxic, but you should be careful ...
  
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  Regular eye exams should be part of routine health care

  By Frank Cicetti - Dec 12
  Q. What kind of glasses should you get for low vision? Low vision is a significant reduction in visual function that can’t be corrected by regular ...
  
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  Normal body temperature varies with certain factors

  By Fred Cicetti - Nov 29
  Q. What is a normal body temperature? Body temperature fluctuates during the day between 97 F and 99 F. When you wake up, your temperature is at ...