Results for "Senior Health"

Advise Me
Are Supplements the Best Way to Support Healthy Aging?
Getting older has its ups and downs. You’ve gained wisdom, life experience and maybe even a little more patience. But you’ve probably also noticed some...
July 10
Teach Me
Age Spots vs. Skin Cancer: Know the Difference and Protect Your Skin
You look at the back of your hand, your neck or even your leg...and you notice something. A spot you've never seen before. Could it be skin cancer? Or...
June 27
Better Me
Multimorbidity and Aging: How to Manage Chronic Conditions as You Get Older
As you or your loved ones get older, staying healthy becomes more challenging. It’s common for older adults to live with more than one health condition...
June 26
Better Me
Here’s What You Should Know About Bone-Weakening Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease that makes your bones porous, thinner and weaker. It doesn’t cause pain, but if you develop osteoporosis, you could break a bone...
June 17
Advise Me
Simple Exercises to Help You Stay Strong and Independent as You Age
As you get older, daily tasks like lifting a bag of groceries into or out of your trunk, reaching for dishes on a high kitchen shelf or turning and standing...
June 11
Teach Me
Menopause and Your Brain: Why You Feel Foggy and How to Stay Sharp
If you’re going through perimenopause or menopause, you might notice that your brain feels different lately. Maybe you keep forgetting where you left your...
June 06
Better Me
How Foot and Ankle Surgery Can Improve Mobility in Older Adults
As you get older, it can be more challenging to stay active. You might notice that your balance isn't as steady, you’re not as strong as you used to be...
June 04
Teach Me
What Is Early Onset Alzheimer’s? A Guide for Families and Caregivers
When you think of Alzheimer’s disease, you probably picture an older adult in their 70s or 80s. But what if the signs show up much earlier — before age...
June 01
Teach Me
How to Get Better Sleep as You Age: Tips for Older Adults
There’s a reason we use the phrase “sleeping like a baby.” Babies and young children seem to have the ability to sleep, and sleep well, just about anytime...
May 23
Teach Me
Can the Balance Test Predict Your Risk of Falls and Injury?
You may have come across the viral balance test on social media. It seems simple: see how long you can stand on one leg and predict your risk of falling....
May 22