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Few of us escape the occasional menace of gastrointestinal distress. Heartburn, diarrhea, nausea, constipation- most of us have had to deal with these problems, sometimes more frequently than we like. When it happens, you probably look to blame your latest meal, but sometimes it can also be the medications you…

Maybe it’s beginning to take its toll- the daily onslaught of provocative news stories is certainly reason for many of us to feel stress and be anxious- separate and apart from whatever challenges we are experiencing in our personal lives. What you may not be aware of is the negative…

If you’re a regular reader of agebuzz, you know that we have urged you to consider getting inoculated against shingles, an affliction that’s not only painful but could have long term implications for nerve damage, vision or hearing loss and even higher risk of stroke or heart attack. Those are serious…

Now that we’re in October, you’ll begin to see the usual signs of fall- pumpkins everywhere, leaves on the ground and reminders about getting your flu shot. The CDC recommends you get it by the end of October, and there are predictions that this year could bring a bad flu…

By the time we reach a certain age, most of us are getting regular blood work done. It may be in response to a specific complaint, or it may be part of an annual physical exam. Usually we don’t ask too many questions and just assume it’s necessary. According to Dr….

If you receive Medicare, or help a loved one who does, you know there are choices to consider each year when Fall Open Enrollment season begins. Starting October 15, Medicare recipients can determine whether they want traditional Medicare, or a Medicare Advantage Plan, as well as what type of prescription…