Foot problems or foot disorders are common concerns for older people. Reports suggest that foot pain affects approximately one in four older people. As people age, their feet lose cushioning and the skin and nails grow dry and brittle. Many seniors experience poor...
There’s good news for psychologists and other qualified healthcare professionals who provide phone consultations. During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) will reimburse many audio phone-only behavioral health...
Pulmonary diseases are one of the most commonly reported health issues in the United States, and the pulmonary medical specialty focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of conditions that affect the lungs and respiratory tract. These diseases affect any...
A common inflammatory condition of the heart, Pericarditis is the inflammation of the pericardium – a thin, two-layered sac that surrounds your heart. The swelling can lead to sharp pain as the affected pericardial layers rub together causing irritation....
The aging population in the U.S. is growing rapidly. The number of people aged 65 and above was 40.2 million in 2010 and is expected to double by 2050. As the population of older adults in the United States expands, studies report that an increasing number are...