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In order to "grow old gracefully" it is important to be well-informed on age-related health conditions and on how to minimise risks when you can.

 

Senior's Health News and Research

Speedy care of 'mini-strokes' pays off by cutting odds of major stroke
Quick assessment and treatment of people who've suffered a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA, or "mini-stroke") cuts their risk of having a major stroke by 80%, two new studies find.

Very elderly can benefit from high blood pressure treatment
Despite some doctors' reluctance to do so, a new study finds that treating high blood pressure in patients aged 80 years and older can reduce the rate of stroke, heart failure and death from cardiovascular disease.

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