Fred Cicetti
Latest articles by Fred Cicetti
Why Don’t Adults Get Fevers?
By Fred Cicetti published
The body's fever response to infection is not always automatic in elderly people.
How to Reduce Risk of Heart Failure in Seniors
By Fred Cicetti published
Growing older makes you more prone to heart failure but there is something you can do about it.
How Marijuana Could Help Glaucoma
By Fred Cicetti published
Marijuana can help your glaucoma and it could definitely get you in trouble because it’s illegal.

Does Caffeine Sensitivity Increase With Age?
By Fred Cicetti published
Sensitivity to caffeine tends to increase as you get older.
Does Eating Oatmeal Lower Cholesterol?
By Fred Cicetti published
Oatmeal contains soluble fiber that reduces the "bad" cholesterol that can increase your risk of heart attacks and strokes.
How to Treat Low-back Pain
By Fred Cicetti published
There are a good number of non-surgical treatments for chronic back pain.

How to Prevent Low-Back Pain
By Fred Cicetti published
Back pain is very common but there are many steps you can take to avoid it.
How Common is Low-Back Pain?
By Fred Cicetti published
Back pain is very common and affects about 8 out of 10 people.
How Bad Is Second-Hand Smoke?
By Fred Cicetti published
Nonsmokers exposed to secondhand smoke absorb the same compounds suspected to cause cancer.
Does Coffee Kill the Benefits of Vitamins?
By Fred Cicetti published
Beverages containing caffeine can inhibit the absorption of vitamins and minerals and increase their excretion from the body.

Can Dating Seniors Get AIDS?
By Fred Cicetti published
A growing number of older people have HIV/AIDS.
Does Heartburn Become More Frequent as You Age?
By Fred Cicetti published
Heartburn is more common among the elderly. But why?
Can I Donate Blood to Myself?
By Fred Cicetti published
Autologous donation is most often employed in surgery on bones, blood vessels, the urinary tract, and the heart, when the likelihood of transfusion is high.
Blurry Vision in Old Age: What to Do
By Fred Cicetti published
Blurry vision may be a sign of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older.
Do Men Get Osteoporosis?
By Fred Cicetti published
Men do get osteoporosis, but women are at greater risk.

How to Lick Bad Breath and Dry Mouth
By Fred Cicetti published
Try these tips for a cleaner, healthier mouth.

Can the Aging Process Be Slowed?
By Fred Cicetti published
You can't halt aging, but there are ways to extend your health.

How Serious Is Angina?
By Fred Cicetti published
Angina is a sign that someone is at increased risk of heart attack.
Is Cataract Surgery Scary?
By Fred Cicetti published
Cataract removal is one of the safest and most effective types of surgery. It’s also one of the most common operations performed in the United States.

What’s Menopause and When Does It Begin?
By Fred Cicetti published
There are detectable signs when a woman is nearing the end of her child-bearing years.
Constipation: Causes, Symptoms & Solutions
By Fred Cicetti published
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal complaints in the United States.
What is Transient Ischemic Attack?
By Fred Cicetti published
Transient ischemic attack is a cause for alarm.
The Link Between Parkinson Disease and Farming
By Fred Cicetti published
Farmers may have a higher risk of getting Parkinson disease.
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