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The discs are pads that serve as cushions between each vertebral body which minimize the impact of movement on the spinal column. As we age, the water and protein content of the bodys cartilage changes.

Arthritis For both children with arthritis and the doctors who care for them

This is the measure of hte aboslute amount of bone. It correlates with bone strength and its ability to bear weight. The BMD is measured with a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry test (referred to as a DEXA scan).

A daily dose of an oral drug that stimulates release of growth hormone helps retain muscle in healthy older adults

This is a slowly progressive disease of the brain that is characterized by impairment of memory and eventually by disturbances in reasoning, planning, language, and perception.

This is a way to inactivate the parts of the brain that cause Parkinsons, the thalamus or globus pallidus, without purposefully destroying the brain.

Staying close to family and friends, keeping your mind active, and having a sense of humor are keys to healthy aging, centenarians say in a new poll.