Immune Boosts Fact or Fiction From IV drips and detoxes to superfoods, new products and services claim to provide immune boosts for your system. Are ... [Read More] 1/23/2024 | By Robert H. Shmerling
Fitness Trends for Seniors As our understanding of health and wellness develops, so do fitness trends, including those tailored to and used by older ... [Read More] 1/16/2024 | By John Levan
Relief for a Persistent Stuffed Nose If you have a persistent stuffed nose that just won’t get better, what could be causing it? More important, can ... [Read More] 1/16/2024 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Are Weight Loss Drugs Right for Seniors? Weight loss drugs have gotten a lot of hype recently. Seniors Guide writer Donna Brody reached out to a medical ... [Read More] 1/10/2024 | By Donna Brody
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A close family member recently was diagnosed with cancer. I’m struggling to be positive for my loved ... [Read More] 12/19/2023 | By Shehzad Niahi
Cool Technology for Health, Safety, and Fun Technology can enhance your well-being and safety and provide hours of enjoyment. Despite some people’s assumptions that technology and seniors ... [Read More] 12/11/2023 | By Kari Smith
Help for That Nagging Cough Q: I can’t shake this dry nagging cough. It’s been hanging on for more than one month. Otherwise, I feel ... [Read More] 12/5/2023 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Tai Chi to Slow Cognitive Decline The graceful Chinese practice of Tai Chi offers numerous physical benefits, such as balance, flexibility, and strength, but a new ... [Read More] 11/29/2023 | By Terri L. Jones
Preventing Macular Degeneration Q: My mother has macular degeneration. Are there steps I can take to help in preventing macular degeneration myself? A: ... [Read More] 11/28/2023 | By Howard LeWine, M.D.
Preventing Fatty Liver Disease In today’s fast-paced world, our waking hours are filled with decisions, often surrounding what to eat. After a long day, ... [Read More] 11/21/2023 | By Kathleen Viveiros