Articles On:senior health

August 20, 2024

Testosterone Replacement Overview

Determining the need for testosterone replacement is based on more than just blood levels. Harvard ...

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Man worried in the morning at the side of his bed
August 16, 2024

What to Know About New Medicare Prescription Costs

There’s good news on Medicare prescription costs. The federal government announced on Aug. 15, 2024, ...

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Woman at a prescription counter getting her pharmaceutical from a pharmacist. By Yuri Arcur. Used with announcement on Medicare prescription costs
August 13, 2024

Amazon Pharmacy and Medicare

For the many people who take recurring medications but find collecting them from the drugstore ...

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Medication spilling out of a container from Amazon pharmacy.
August 7, 2024

A Positive Attitude on Aging Has a Positive Effect

Your mindset on aging can influence how you age. A positive attitude on aging has ...

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A group of senior friends playing American football on a beach, demonstrating a positive attitude on aging. Image by PhotographerLondon
August 6, 2024

Make Virtual Mental Health Care Visits Work for You

Learn about the benefits of virtual mental health care visits and how to ensure they ...

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Closeup of a senior woman taking a virtual mental health care visit on her laptop.
July 30, 2024

How to Manage Medications for Loved Ones

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My elderly mom has recently been told she needs to take a ...

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Older woman with many pills wondering how to manage medications
July 26, 2024

8 Must-Add Sun-Protective Foods

As the warm summer months approach, so do the threats of sun damage and painful ...

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Senior man floating on a pool in need of sun protective foods, because he's looking burnt
July 23, 2024

Bird Flu Basics

A bird flu strain that began circulating in 2020 continues to evolve globally and locally ...

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Senior feeding ducks who is at risk for getting the bird flu.
July 17, 2024

Dining Options in Senior Living Communities

If you or your loved one moves into a retirement community, what are the meal ...

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Among dining options at senior living communities is a trend toward table service from waiters and waitresses
July 16, 2024

The Effects of Climate Change on Seniors

From extreme heat and cold to the increasing frequency of natural disasters, climate change affects ...

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A wildfire blazes in the hills behind a community. The effects of climate change on seniors includes the issues of being burned out of house and home. Image by Jessica Kirsch.