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2. Syncope (medicine) - Wikipedia

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   Causes range from non-serious to potentially fatal. [1] There are three broad categories of causes: heart or blood vessel related; reflex, also known as neurally mediated; and orthostatic hypotension. [1] Issues with the heart and blood vessels are the cause in about 10% and typically the most serious while neurally mediated is the most common. [1]

3. Dizziness - Wikipedia

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   Dizziness is a common medical complaint, affecting 20–30% of persons. [4] Dizziness is broken down into four main subtypes: vertigo (~25–50%), disequilibrium (less than ~15%), presyncope (less than ~15%), and nonspecific dizziness (~10%). [5] Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or having one's surroundings spin about them. Many people find ...

4. Balance disorder - Wikipedia

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   Causes of dizziness related to the ear are often characterized by vertigo (spinning) and nausea. Nystagmus (flickering of the eye, related to the Vestibulo-ocular reflex [VOR]) is often seen in patients with an acute peripheral cause of dizziness. [citation needed] Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – The most common cause of vertigo ...

5. Doctors Say This Nighttime Behavior Can Be A Sign Of Dementia

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   The doctor can look for potential underlying causes, including dementia, medication effects, or environmental factors, Elhelou says. From there, they can suggest effective ways to help you manage ...

6. It's Cold & Flu Season: Here's How to Tell if Your Senior ...

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   Causes of pneumonia in the elderly Pneumonia can be caused by a buildup of bacteria, viruses, or fungi in the lungs. There are several types of bacteria that can cause pneumonia, some typical and ...

7. Study identifies 11 strong predictors for dementia that may ...

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   While 80% of Americans said they would get a free cognitive test, this number dropped by half when a $300 fee was introduced. Most respondents said they’d seek care if better treatments were ...

8. Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo - Wikipedia

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   The head position is maintained, so their head is turned up 45 degrees. This position is maintained for 3 minutes. The purpose is to allow the debris to move to the apex of the semicircular duct. The person is then quickly moved so they are lying on the unaffected side with their head in the same position (now facing downward 45 degrees).

9. Worrying About This Common Concern Can Accelerate Cognitive ...

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   “When people worry about the normal, age-related, middle-aged pauses and ‘senior moments,’ their memory performance can worsen compared to someone who accepts these mild changes.”