Nearly 90% of Americans aged 65 and older take at least one prescription medicine every day, and many take four or more. But some common medications used for everyday problems like joint pain, sleep issues, congestion, or heartburn may quietly place extra pressure on the heart over time.
For many seniors, the signs can seem easy to dismiss: tiredness, swollen ankles, shortness of breath, dizziness, or irregular heartbeats. These symptoms are sometimes blamed on aging, but in some cases, they may be connected
