Hydrocoeles are fluid-filled bags occurring on one or both sides of the scrotum. They may occur at birth if the passage through which the testicle descends from the abdomen into the scrotum fails to close. Fluid drains from the abdomen into the scrotum wh
Conditions
Conditions related to 50+ health wellbeing.
Hemorrhoids – some symptoms and treatment
Ideally, hemorrhoids should be prevented with a good diet, high in fibre, by drinking plenty of ...
Treating gout
Know the essentials for treating gout.
What is Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia. Dementia is an umbrella term for a number ...
Do you remember what you had for breakfast?
Have you ever thought "Goodness, I can't remember what I watched on television last night. My short-term memory is shot!"?
Health checks – when you need them and when you don’t
Choosing Wisely is part of a global initiative that has been implemented in a number of ...
What is Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson’s disease tends to be a very frightening disease to be diagnosed with. Knowing what it ...
Memory matters!
"I have a terrible memory." How often have you heard that? Many people are worried about memory, and become concerned that occasional lapses like these may be the beginning of losing memory altogether.
More, isn’t always better – so let’s talk better care
Choosing Wisely is part of a global initiative that has been implemented in a number of ...
Is it Shingles?
is it shingles