Articles On:senior health
Time to Stop Driving
When my grandmother repeatedly clipped the mailbox backing out of her driveway, she always had ...
Are Over-the-Counter Hearing Devices a Fit for You?
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve heard about the new over-the-counter hearing devices, but I’m not sure ...
Sleep: How Many Hours of Slumber Do You Need?
On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines ...
Degenerative Disk Disease
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been struggling with back stiffness and pain for a long time, ...
Tax Deductions: Do Medical Expenses Count?
Q: What medical bills qualify for tax deductions? A: Taxpayers who itemize their deductions on ...
Apple Watch for Seniors
The smartwatch tops the wearable technology market, with the Apple Watch being the most popular. ...
Common Medications Can Interfere With Sleep
Q: I am wondering if one of my medications is interfering with my sleep. Which ...
Exercise and Joint Pain: What’s the Connection?
Are exercise and joint pain related? Does exercise increase pain or mitigate it? Seniors Guide ...
Rare but Aggressive Skin Cancer
First, some good news: Merkel cell cancer is exceptionally uncommon. Roughly 1,600 cases occur in ...
Best Smartwatches for Seniors
Wristwatches have stepped up their game. Though the wrist-worn devices may lack the luster of ...
