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
Sexuality and Intimacy in Later Life: What You Can Expect and What You Can Do
Sexuality and Intimacy in Older Adults Sexuality is the way we experience and express ourselves sexually. It involves feelings, desires,
Prostate Problems After 50: What Every Man Needs to Know About BPH, Prostatitis, and Cancer
Prostate Problems The prostate is a small gland in men that helps make semen. Located just below the bladder in
Gum Disease Is the Most Common Chronic Condition Seniors Don’t Talk About, Here’s Why It Matters
Chapter 1. Status of Knowledge, Practice, and Perspectives Although many older adults (people 65 years and older) experience the benefits
Caring for Your Teeth and Mouth After 60: What Older Adults Need to Know
Taking Care of Your Teeth and Mouth Healthy teeth and gums make it easier to enjoy a variety of nutritious