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A buildup of earwax is called impacted earwax. It can cause symptoms, such as hearing loss. Impacted earwax is very common. With age, earwax tends to become harder and less mobile. Older adults are more likely to have problems with excess earwax.

Iritis is the inflammation of your iris and the anterior chamber of your eye. Iritis can lead to serious problems. It can cause severe vision loss and even blindness.

Keratoconus is an eye disorder in which your cornea slowly thins over time. The cornea also bulges out over time, to form a cone-like shape. Keratoconus causes nearsightedness (myopia) and blurry vision.

If seemingly contradictory health news has you confused, it's time to learn how to read between the lines.

Many different plans of Medicare are available, with many factors to consider.

Medicare is the federal program that helps people 65 and older pay for their health care. Here is a step-by-step process to help you get started.

Although filling out all the enrollment forms for Medicare can be overwhelming, there are a number of resources available to help you.

Finding ways to exercise as you get older will help you stay fit and improve your health. Read about some ideas for activities that boost your heart health, help you keep a body weight that's healthy for you, keep your joints flexible, and improve your balance to reduce falls.

Although hand tools do not pose the same lethal threat as some power tools, they are still a factor in a high number of accidents each year.