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Over 60 and Struggling with Digestive Health? Find Relief Now!
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you if you use my link to make a purchase. Why Bowel Health is Essential for Seniors But these issues don’t have to be inevitable when getting older. Digestive problems can affect all areas of life—physical health and emotional well-being, such as anxiety and depression, and can even cause social isolation. Approximately 60% to 65% of individuals who report IBS in the community are female, and it affects between 25 and 45 million people in the United States. Seniors are often told these changes are “just part of aging.” However, bowel health is…
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The Startling Risks in Screening Guidelines for Older Women
As a vital, sassy senior, you face unique challenges regarding your health, especially outdated screening guidelines that don’t fully address your needs. While screenings for conditions like heart disease, osteoporosis, and cancer are a starting point, these guidelines often lead to treatments that may not always be in your best interest or the best solution. So, we’ll explore the gaps in these screening practices and highlight preventive and alternative approaches that can also support a positive health outcome for older women. How Screening Guidelines Are Failing Older Women We all agree that screening is a fundamental tool for the early detection of serious conditions, but many guidelines for older women…
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Underdiagnosis in Older Women and How Research Gaps Impact Healthcare
Did you know that older women are often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed for conditions like chronic pain, autoimmune disorders, and heart disease? That’s right—it’s all in your head, Missy! Underdiagnosis is a growing concern in healthcare for older women, primarily due to gaps in medical research. These gaps contribute to missed or delayed diagnoses, leaving women vulnerable to untreated conditions. In this post, we’ll discuss the reasons behind underdiagnosis in older women and what steps you can take to ensure better healthcare outcomes. Why Underdiagnosis Happens More in Older Women Indeed, despite improvements in healthcare, older women still suffer from incorrect diagnoses disproportionately because many medical conditions present differently in women…
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Hidden Risks in Medication for Older Women
Have you ever been warned about the hidden risks of your medications, or were they kept out of sight? Medications can be instrumental in managing chronic conditions and improving the quality of life for us older gals, but a significant issue remains. Older women have been underrepresented in clinical trials, leading to medications that aren’t adequately tested for our needs. This exclusion can result in unexpected and harmful side effects. In this post, we’ll explore why older women are at greater risk for adverse drug reactions and what we can do to protect ourselves in a healthcare system that doesn’t always consider our unique needs. Why Older Women Face Higher…
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