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Exercise for Seniors medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 28, 2009

Also called: Seniors’ fitness
There is a fountain of youth. Millions have discovered it – the secret to feeling better and living longer. It’s called staying active. Finding a program that works for you and sticking with it can pay big dividends. Regular exercise can prevent or delay diabetes and heart trouble. It can also reduce arthritis pain, anxiety and depression. It can help older people stay independent.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder medical terminology definition

Post author By TranClinic.com
Post date January 19, 2009

Also called: OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a type of anxiety disorder. If you have OCD, you have repeated, upsetting thoughts called obsessions. You do the same thing over and over again to try to make the thoughts go away. Those repeated actions are called compulsions.