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The Healthy Geezer




The Healthy Geezer
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• News for Seniors
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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:

  • Hemorrhoids a Common but Little-Discussed Annoyance
  • Heart Bypass Patients Fear 'Pump Head' Effect
  • Sleep Apnea Can Be Dangerous
  • Aneurysms: Scary but Treatable
  • Seniors Need to be Wary of Falling
  • Seniors Have Fewer Fevers
  • Medical Uses of Marijuana
  • Sensitivity to Caffeine Increases with Age
  • Secondhand Smoke a Serious Health Risk
  • More Alcoholism in Retirement Communities?
  • Can Acupuncture Help Knee Pain?
  • Nasty Flu Year in Store
  • Coffee Can Interfere with Vitamin Absorption
  • HIV/AIDS Growing Rapidly Among Seniors
  • You Can Be Your Own Blood Donor
  • Hip Replacement Surgery Generally Effective
  • Acetaminophen: Widely Used but Dangerous in Large Doses
  • Depression Not a Normal Part of Aging
  • It's Not Wise to Ignore Angina
  • Cataract Surgery Is Nothing to Fear
  • When Does Menopause Really Begin?
  • Enlarged Prostate Doesn't Mean Cancer
  • Elder Abuse: What You Can Do
  • Clearing the Air about Constipation
  • "TIA" Is Nothing to Ignore
  • Are Farmers More Likely to Get Parkinson Disease?
  • Aging, Medications Can Affect Appetite
  • 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?
  • "Low Vision" in Seniors Needs Early Treatment
  • Can Seniors Exercise Safely?
  • Balance Problems in Seniors Need to be Checked Out
  • Do Older People Need More Sleep?
  • Do Grandparents Get More Colds?
  • Nothing Funny about Shingles
  • Floaters in the Eye

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