7 common health problems that can appear after 50
There is much to celebrate when you reach fifty years old. Discounts begin to appear , investments begin to mature, and what's the saying? With age comes wisdom.
But for all the money saved and the wisdom accumulated, there is a small price to pay: It is time to take care of your health .
"What we're seeing is that some chronic diseases are often diagnosed after age 50," says Dr. Renuka Tipirneni, an internist and assistant professor in the Division of General Medicine at the University of Michigan.
The good news is that many of the disorders that appear in midlife can be controlled. And if they are detected early and treated immediately, it is possible to “avoid more serious complications”, explains Tipirneni.
Here's what to watch out for after 50:
1. High blood pressure
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