Older Adult Health
Print Data are for the U.S. Life expectancy at 65 years Both sexes: 18.9 years Men: 17.5 years Women: 20.2 years Source: Mortality in the United States, 2022 (Figure 1) Fair or poor health Percent of noninstitutionalized persons age 65 and older in fair or poor health: 23.5% (2022) Source: Interactive Summary Health Statistics for […]
Preventing Another Broken Bone
After you break a bone, recovery is your first priority. But you might want to find out whether this broken bone is a sign of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis and Broken Bones If you’re 65 years old or older and you broke a hip or a vertebra in your spine, there’s a good chance that your fracture […]
Kids and Their Bones
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes. This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of fractures (broken bones). Building healthy bones during childhood through healthy nutrition and lifestyle habits could help […]
Urgent Care for Kids
Urgent care centers are a great option for treating sick or injured children. They offer family-friendly care and can treat a wide variety of conditions, including: Colds and flu Ear infections Sinus infections Strep throat Asthma attacks Broken bones and sprains Minor cuts and burns