Fred Cicetti
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What Can Be Done to Treat an Injured Tailbone?
By Fred Cicetti published
An injured tailbone, or coccyx, can make many activities painful. Here are some ways such an injury can be treated.

What's the Best Way to Deal with Motion Sickness?
By Fred Cicetti published
Here are some tips for avoiding motion sickness.

How to Help Seniors With Hearing Loss
By Fred Cicetti published
If you or a loved one has problems hearing, a hearing aid can help.

Suicidal Thoughts Should Be Taken Seriously
By Fred Cicetti published
Suicide is often a last-ditch attempt to ease the pain of depression.

Depressed Seniors At Risk for Suicide
By Fred Cicetti published
: Unrelenting depression can raise the risk of suicide in anyone, especially older adults.

Coping With Anxiety
By Fred Cicetti published
One in five older adults has symptoms of anxiety.

How Can I Keep My Hair?
By Fred Cicetti published
Commonsense strategies can prevent hair loss.

The Scoop on Pink Eye
By Fred Cicetti published
Its name may be quaint but pink eye, or conjunctivitis, can be uncomfortable and contagious.

An Inside Look at Sinus Infections
By Fred Cicetti published
Sinusitis, an infection in the sinuses, can trigger a toothache.

Should I Worry About Anesthesia?
By Fred Cicetti published
Safer drugs and better monitoring have reduced anesthesia risks.

The Hidden Health Hazards of Pets
By Fred Cicetti published
Sometimes the family pet can make its owner ill.

The Challenge of Fibromyalgia
By Fred Cicetti published
Symptoms of fibromyalgia vary depending upon the person

Can Glucosamine and Chondroitin Ease Osteoarthritis Pain?
By Fred Cicetti published
The jury is still out on the benefits of these supplements.

How Can I Tell If I'm Suffering from Sleep Apnea?
By Fred Cicetti published
People with sleep apnea stop breathing during their sleep for as long as 30 seconds at a time, but may not recall the episodes. Here are some signs of sleep apnea.

Can Antioxidants Really Improve Your Health?
By Fred Cicetti published
Antioxidants may help fight free radicals in your body, which can damage DNA. But can they really make you healthier?

Is There an Age Limit on Getting Obesity Surgery?
By Fred Cicetti published
Can older people still get bariatric surgery if they want to?

The Facts About the Flu Vaccine
By Fred Cicetti published
It's time for a flu shot. Here's what you should know about getting this year's flu vaccine.

How Can I Tell If I Have an Aneurysm?
By Fred Cicetti published
Aneurysms are dangerous artery bulges that can be lethal if they burst.

Breast Cancer: What Raises Your Risk?
By Fred Cicetti published
There are many risk factors for breast cancer in men and women. Here's a look at some of them.
The Healthy Geezer: Will I Get a Staph Infection If I Have Surgery?
By Fred Cicetti published
Unfortunately, you should be very concerned, especially because of an antibiotic-resistant strain of staph is on the rise.
The Healthy Geezer: Is Excessive Sweating Normal?
By Fred Cicetti published
Heavy sweating, or perspiration, is normal if you are exercising, in a hot environment or you are nervous. It also happens during menopause.
The Healthy Geezer: Can Alcohol Give You Gout?
By Fred Cicetti published
Gout is a painful type of arthritis that's caused by a build-up of uric acid.
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