EDUCATING SENIORS TO MAKE INFORMED CHOICES
The thyroid and autoimmune disease is a topic which can be confusing if you do not understand the differences between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. Thyroid problems are much more common than people realize. The thyroid is linked to two types of autoimmune diseases in the body. This article describes the common signs and symptoms that indicate …
The reasons for leg cramps are sought by millions of people around the world who suffer from these very painful cramps or spasms in the thigh, calf and foot. This often happens during the night but can also occur during the day because of exercise. Seniors are no exception. There are 10 causes of leg …
Leg cramps in seniors tend to increase in frequency with aging. They are usually quite painful involuntary contraction of a muscle or a group of muscles in the thighs, calves or feet. If this contraction occurs for longer than a few seconds, it moves from being a muscle in spasm to a leg cramp. This …
