Six Things That Really Help When Seasonal Allergies Get Worse with Age
Sneezing, itching and wiping away at watery eyes? You are not alone. About a quarter of U.S. adults suffer from […]
May 7, 2026
Yes, You Can Develop New Allergies in Your 60s and 70s, Here’s Why
Aging can bring a lot of changes to your body — including allergies that seemingly develop overnight. So, don’t be surprised if
Ready to Drink Less? Five Practical Steps That Actually Work
Alcohol has many harmful health effects, and cutting back on drinking helps in many ways. When experts talk about the
The New Rules on Alcohol: What Older Adults Need to Know Right Now
The 2020-2025 guidelines set moderate drinking limits at two drinks or less a day for men and one drink or less
Overactive Thyroid in Older Adults: When Symptoms Don’t Look Like You’d Expect
Overview Hyperthyroidism happens when the thyroid gland makes too much thyroid hormone. This condition also is called overactive thyroid. Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism After 60: Why It’s Easy to Miss and How to Treat It Effectively
Overview Hypothyroidism happens when the thyroid gland doesn’t make enough thyroid hormone. This condition also is called underactive thyroid. Hypothyroidism
It’s Never Too Late to Quit Smoking, Even After 30 or 40 Years
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 50-year-old husband has been a smoker for 30 years. He says that quitting now won’t do much
A Dermatologist’s Simple Anti-Aging Skin Care Routine for Seniors
It started with a quick look at the health and beauty aisle. And now, you somehow have a basket brimming
Eight Practical Steps to Protect and Preserve Aging Skin
Moisturizer isn’t the only solution for more supple skin. One of the first places we start to notice the years
Sex in Your 50s, 60s, and 70s: What Changes, What Stays Good, and What Gets Better
Sex — and sexual responses — evolve as people age through their 50s, 60s, 70s and beyond. That doesn’t mean