Results for "Senior Health"

Managing diabetes as you age can be challenging. Knowing how your diabetes may change as you age can help you better handle those changes. Focusing on...

If you have a sleep disorder like sleep apnea, you might treat it with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine. These machines use a motor,...

Meningitis is a serious condition and if you get it when you’re older, you’re at higher risk of complications. “Meningitis is uncommon, but it’s a medical...

You aren't alone if you’ve ever wondered why a few drinks feel different now than they did a decade ago. Many of us notice that alcohol hits harder as...

Prednisone is often prescribed to treat conditions like arthritis, asthma and other inflammatory diseases. It works to reduce inflammation.  As effective...

Maybe you notice a twinge in a knee when you’re walking down the stairs, a little discomfort when you get up from a chair or stiff knees after you wake...

Maybe you’ve been a loyal pet parent your entire life even though the dander makes your eyes a little itchy. Lately, though, it seems like your symptoms...

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, or experiencing early signs of memory loss yourself, can be overwhelming. You may ask: What...

As you get older, exercise can help you stay mobile, independent and healthy. It can lower your risk of chronic diseases, improve your mental health and...

Summer is here, and that means more sunny days and fun times outside. But for older adults, hot weather can be dangerous.  Thankfully, you don’t have to...