The Healthy Geezer

While some may not like the name of this weekly feature, author Fred Cicetti assures us he is plenty old enough to wear the title proudly. A retired New Jersey newspaper reporter, Fred examines health issues of interest to older folks and those who care for them.

Some of his more recent topics:

Heart Bypass Patients Fear 'Pump Head' Effect
Sleep Apnea Can Be Dangerous
Aneurysms: Scary but Treatable
Medical Uses of Marijuana
Sensitivity to Caffeine Increases with Age
More Alcoholism in Retirement Communities?
Can Acupuncture Help Knee Pain?

Coffee Can Interfere with Vitamin Absorption
HIV/AIDS Growing Rapidly Among Seniors
Acetaminophen: Widely Used but Dangerous in Large Doses
Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging
Cataract Surgery Is Nothing to Fear
When Does Menopause Really Begin?
Enlarged Prostate Doesn't Mean Cancer
Elder Abuse: What You Can Do
"TIA" Is Nothing to Ignore
Erectile Dysfunction: What To Do
High Blood Pressure Is Common ... But Serious
Any Cure for Glaucoma?
Forgetfulness Isn't Always Cause for Concern
The Healthy Geezer: Liver Spots Aren't All Dangerous
Treatment Can Ease Bladder Control Problems
Hearing Loss Affects One in Three Over 60
Is Grapefruit Juice Toxic?
Balance Problems in Seniors Need to be Checked Out
Do Older People Need More Sleep?
Nothing Funny about Shingles
Floaters in the Eye