Written by Anne Jacobson, MD, MPH | Reviewed by Katie E. Golden, MD Key takeaways: A healthy weight for older adults is higher than it is for younger people. Too much weight loss may lead to weak bones and other health problems.Losing weight without trying may be a sign of an illness. Or that an...
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What is frontotemporal dementia?
by Susan Barber Lindquist, Mayo Clinic Credit: Mayo ClinicFrontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of neurologic disorders associated with changes in personality, behavior, language or movement. Some FTD forms are inherited, and some are not. Typically, people develop FTD symptoms before age 60. While there is no cure for this progressive decline, FTD research has made...
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What high triglycerides mean and why it matters to your heart
by Deb Balzer, Mayo Clinic News Network Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking about cholesterol levels. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides...
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Video: What is vascular dementia?
by Alex Osiadacz, Mayo Clinic Credit: Mayo Clinic News NetworkAn estimated 55 million people are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Vascular diseases contribute to approximately 25% of all diagnoses. When blood vessels are damaged or blocked, it can deprive your brain of vital oxygen and nutrients, which could lead...