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  1. Mayo Clinic Q and A: Lactose Intolerance Can Develop at Any Age

    DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What would cause someone to become lactose-intolerant later in life? I'm in my 40s and have never had an issue with dairy, but, now, ...

  2. Dr. Ikezu pushes to find answers for Alzheimer's disease - Mayo Clinic News Network

    I am also concerned about the exponential prevalence of senile dementia, most prominently Alzheimer's disease, which affects as much as one-third of seniors ...

  3. Creatinine test - Mayo Clinic

    Healthy kidneys filter creatinine out of the blood. Creatinine exits your body as a waste product in urine.

  4. Prednisone (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

    Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you ...

  5. Bullous pemphigoid - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    Learn about the symptoms, treatment and self-care strategies for the itchy blisters of this skin condition that affects older adults.

  6. Sleep terrors (night terrors) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    These are times of screaming or crying, intense fear, and sometimes waving arms and legs during sleep. The person often sits up in bed, looking scared.

  7. Menus for heart-healthy eating: Cut the fat and salt - Mayo Clinic

    One way to begin is to create a daily meal plan. The plan should include plenty of lean protein, vegetables, fruits and whole grains. Limit high-fat foods such ...

  8. Recreational Therapist - Explore Health Care Careers - Mayo Clinic College of Medicine & Science

    With a large aging population, recreational therapists are needed to help seniors maintain healthy, active lifestyles. Older people are more likely to ...

  9. Potassium supplement (oral route, parenteral route) - Mayo Clinic

    Potassium is needed to maintain good health. Although a balanced diet usually supplies all the potassium a person needs, potassium supplements may be needed by ...

  10. Trazodone (oral route) - Mayo Clinic

    Trazodone is used to treat depression. It is thought to work by increasing the activity of serotonin in the brain. Trazodone is an antidepressant. This medicine ...