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At age 55, men can expect another 15 years of sexual activity, but women that age should expect less than 11 years, according to a study by University of Chicago researchers published early online March 10 by the British Medical Journal. Men in good or excellent health at 55 can add 5 to 7 years to that number. Equally healthy women gain slightly less, 3 to 6 years...

The New York Times: "The Senate Finance Committee has opened an investigation into patient deaths and allegations of substandard treatment at long-term care hospitals, small specialty medical centers that treat chronically ill patients. The investigation focuses on the Select Medical Corporation, a for-profit corporation that runs 89 long-term care hospitals, more than any other company...

Guest article with a reprint from the book "Runaway Eating: The 8-Point Plan to Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obsessions" with information on diet and weight loss.

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Recipe for Rainbow Fruit Salad. This makes a healthy low-fat dessert.

Feature about the importance of talking with loved ones about your wishes for organ donation.

Information about the common signs of menopause that most women experience at some point as they go through "the change".

nformation about the medication Lipitor, used for lowering bad cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol putting them at risk for heart disease and stroke. Lipitor is one of the most prescribed medications for seniors.

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Information and description of these common conditions that can affect the shoulder and cause much pain.

Information about cleaning and disinfection to prevent infection.

Information about the diagnostic test carotid doppler, used to look at blood flow in the carotid arteries. This test can assess risk of stoke caused by blood clots to the brain.

Information about treatment for GERD and diagnostic tests that can be used to help diagnose problems if these treatments don't work.

COPD is a group of lung diseases that includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Patients with chronic bronchitis and emphysema have excessive airway mucous, persistent cough and difficult breathing.

Information about toenail fungus including its cause, treatment and prevention.

Information about torn rotator cuff.

Information about heart arrhythmias and rhythm disorders, what causes them, how they are diagnosed and how they can be treated.

Things to look for when evaluating nursing homes and nursing facilities for a family member or friends.

Information about special considerations for periodontal treatment if you have diabetes and information about other oral diseases that diabetics may be more prone to.

Politicians must work together to find long-term solutions on care reform, says Age Concern and Help the Aged, as new figures reveal six out of ten1 think politicians are not doing enough to work together to improve the care and support system for older people...