Healthy Seniors Medical Reference

Flu vaccines for seniors are the best protection against the flu. Find out what to expect and what options are best for you.

Cognitive decline in older adults. Find out what to expect and when you should see your doctor.

Find out what you need to know about losing weight as you age and when to see your doctor.

Heavy bleeding after 50 is common for perimenopausal women. Find out what to expect and when you should see your doctor.

Find out what you need to know about your voice changing as an adult over 50, and discover the pros, cons, risks, and benefits.

Follow these tips to help maintain your eye health and vision as you age.

Learn about creatine supplementation including if it’s safe for seniors to use, dosage, and if there are any anti-aging benefits to it.

Is yoga after hip replacement beneficial? Find out why yoga can aid in your post-operative recovery and how to ensure your practice is safe.

Find out which of the best foods should be included in your diet for optimum health for men past age 50.

Is it too late to have a baby? Find out what to expect if you get pregnant when you’re age 50 and older.

Is it too late to get bulbous nose surgery? Find out what to expect if you get surgery for your bulbous nose when you're 60 and older.

Learn about ways to increase your metabolism after 50, including dietary changes, aerobic exercise, and more.

Find out what to expect if you want to learn something new when you’re older than 60.

Is it safe to wear contacts when you’re over 60? Find out what you need to consider.

Is it too late to get clear aligners? Find out what to expect if you get clear aligners as an adult.

Is it too late to remove my wisdom teeth? Find out what to expect if you experience wisdom teeth problems when you’re age 50 and older.

Exercising is an important part of maintaining a healthy life, especially for senior citizens. Learn the main aspects of a healthy lifestyle and some exercises you can do to be safe and healthy at an older age.

Keeping your balance is important as you grow older. Learn which exercises can help you keep your range of motion and avoid falls.

What to expect when you see your doctor for annual checkups once you reach your 50s.

Learn how yearly medical exams can keep help you catch health problems early and keep your chronic conditions under control.

For older adults, there's been a shift in thinking. Doctors and nurses should focus on what matters to you, not what's the matter with you.

Through conference calls and video chats, more and more doctors are scheduling telehealth visits. Here's what you can expect.

As you age, it may get harder to fight off disease and infection. Here’s how to stay safe at the doctor’s office and other places you may go for care.

As you age, your needs for nutrition and exercise change. Here’s what to do to get what you need now to stay healthy and active.

Health care looks a lot different than it did even a couple of years ago. Get up to date so you can get the best care now.

How do you get your questions answered and feel more confident in your care? Learn how to prepare for appointments and prevent health problems as you age.

Want to live a long, contented, relatively healthy life? Then care for your body, mind, and spirit. Check out these science-backed secrets to aging well.

Having an in-home caregiver can help both you and your loved one. Here are the keys to making it a positive experience.

As you age, it may get harder to move around and do your daily tasks. Here’s how to prepare for those changes.

The best health care comes when you actively partner with your doctor. Learn how be your own advocate and get the best treatment options for your needs.

From home safety to health care and emotional support, here are some of the things to consider when you're caring for an older adult.

What are the best ways to age with health and happiness? Here are 9 scientific tips.

Some health challenges can come on simply because you get older. Here are five surprising health challenges for your middle years and beyond.

Exercise is one of the best things you can do to stay youthful. Here are how women can stay active through middle age and beyond.

DHEA is a hormone found in the adrenal glands that helps to make other hormones, like testosterone and estrogen.The DHEA-S test is done to check whether your adrenal glands are working well.

A heartbeat-like sound in your ear may be pulsatile tinnitus, a treatable condition linked to blood flow or pressure.

A few problems are common for hearing aids. Follow these steps to see if you can fix the issue.

Like going gray, hearing loss doesn’t happen overnight. Know the early signs so you can get help.

Hearing aids help a lot, but it can take time to get used to wearing one. Get help for a smoother transition.

Many types of hearing loss are reversible. Is yours?

With caregiving, you might swing from feeling a deep connection to anger or sadness. Learn what feelings might come up and how to manage them.

Being both a caregiver and an employee can be stressful. Use these strategies to help manage the work-life juggle.

So you’re in your 50s or older. That doesn’t mean your sex life has to go into decline. Here are 7 tips to keep things interesting with your sexual partner.

When you plan for end-of-life care, you give peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones.

Just one thing can go a long way toward making your later years your best years.

Your energy level and mood can remain strong as you age. Sometimes, all it takes are changes to your diet, exercise routine, and the way you sleep.

Achy joints, creaky knees -- they’re a part of aging. Or are they?

Got hairy ears? Find out why.

Muffled hearing or hearing loss can be caused by many things from aging to airplane flights. Find out about these and other reasons for hearing problems.