If your hand trembles...

Article Abstract:

Essential tremor is often misdiagnosed. Unexplained trembling of the hands, head or voice can make life difficult for sufferers. An experimental new treatment involves implanting a battery-powered stimulator in the chest. Drug treatment is also discussed.

Care and treatment, Research, Tremor, Implants, Artificial, Prostheses and implants

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Who is old?

Article Abstract:

Humor and an independent personality are among factors that may help people to live past 100. Several centenarians discuss their lives and their theories about why they have lived as long as they have. There are over 52,000 centenarians in the US in 1996.

Psychological aspects, Aged, Elderly, Personal narratives, Cover Story, Centenarians

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Should you change your body?

Article Abstract:

Liposuction is the most common type of plastic surgery undergone and is being used on all parts of the body by men, women and older people. Liposuction can have health risks and is painful weeks after the procedure, but many claim the fat never returns.

Usage, Liposuction

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