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 ...
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 ...
Best Eczema Skin Cream
Quelling the discomfort of atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, can be a ...