Medical Conditions

When we talk about an aging population today, the focus is often on baby boomers. However, the future is far more about longevity than generational labels. As a society, we are entering what has been dubbed the “longevity revolution.” Remarkably…

Glaucoma is a very common eye condition, especially for older adults. When left untreated, glaucoma can do serious damage to your vision, so it’s important to get screened regularly to catch it early. Did you know Medicare offers regular glaucoma screenings?

Did you know that on average, a person loses between 50 and 100 strands of hair each day? Because we have over 100,000 strands of hair on our heads, we usually don’t even notice our lost hairs. However, if you begin to find more hair than normal…

I’m pleased to announce that I am now bionic and can’t wait for my first airport scanning experience. Almost eight weeks have passed since my shoulder was replaced, and I want to share the adventure with those of you who may be facing such a replacement. Statistics in the United States…

The expert on light, Dr. Martin Moore-Ede has written a book called, The Light Doctor: Using Light to Boost Health, Improve Sleep and Live Longer. Dr. Moore-Ede received his medical degree from Guy’s Hospital Medical School and his PhD in physiology from the University of London…

Ever wondered if wearing hearing aids could actually help you live longer? Well, recent research seems to suggest just that – but there’s a twist: you have to use them regularly for the magic to happen. A study published in The Journal of the American Geriatrics…

As women navigate menopause and beyond, many find themselves confronting an unexpected challenge – dryness. From parched skin to dry eyes, vaginal dryness, and even dry mouth, this all-too-common symptom affects countless women in their 50s and beyond…

The number one reason seniors seek medical health care is frailty, which is a very general term. In this first article we’ll look at the definition of frailty, how it affects us as we age and one important symptom we should look out for…

February is a month that celebrates love, but there’s one heart we often forget to cherish – our own. As we mark American Heart Month, it’s sobering to note that heart disease claims the life of 1 in 5 women each year. Yet this critical health issue often remains overlooked, especially…

Most women are familiar with the discomfort of a vaginal yeast infection, but few realize that Candida can spread throughout the entire body – invading the mouth, esophagus, stomach, bladder, sinuses, and even the lungs. Here are some telltale signs of Candida overgrowth…