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Do You Really Need to Take Vitamin D Supplements?
If you aren’t sure if you’re at risk for vitamin D deficiency, our expert recommends asking your healthcare provider to check your vitamin D level.
How Do You Know When Your Aging Parent Needs Emergency Care?
Find out what signs you need to watch for and how you can be better prepared to handle an emergency department visit for your aging parents.
What’s the Best Sunscreen to Protect Your Skin — and Avoid Aging?
Protect your skin from the sun with the right sunscreen, especially if you’re concerned about how to prevent your skin from aging.
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How You Can Cope With Declining Senses as You Get Older
Hearing and vision loss are common as we age, but there are things you can do to lessen the impact. A doctor discusses sensory decline and aging.
Is It Normal to Get Depressed or Anxious as You Age?
Anxiety and depression aren’t a natural part of agin. Experts say mental health issues are often tied to having other medical problems and getting help is the first step toward feeling better.
What is a Geriatrician? Should I Be Seeing One?
Geriatricians specialize in preventing and treating diseases of the elderly. They can talk with you about brain health, preserving physical strength, planning for healthcare in the future and many other aspects of aging.
Sex and STDs: Why You Should Have ‘The Talk’ With Your Aging Parent
It’s never too late for your aging, single parent to start dating. It’s also never too late to catch a sexually transmitted disease. Learn how to start a key conversation with your parent about protection from STDs.
You Can Start Exercising After Age 60 — Here’s How
We all know exercise helps maintain our long-term wellness as we age, but how do you get started? Try these expert tips to safely get back on the treadmill.
Bladder Cancer: Your Personal Risk and How to Reduce It
With age come wisdom, experience and, unfortunately, a higher risk of bladder cancer. Certainly, bladder cancer can occur at any age, but it’s more common in older men and much less frequently an issue in younger men and women. Time gives you more chances to become exposed to harmful chemicals that get processed through your … Read More
