Articles for Tag: "geriatrics"

Want to lose weight? These 7 things will help jump-start the process 
Want to lose weight? These 7 things will help jump-start the process
Shedding pounds can be difficult at any age. Doing seven simple things before noon can help make your weight loss plan a success.
How to prevent a fall  Featured
How to prevent a fall
In honor of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, an expert offers tips and preventive measures you can take to lessen your risk of a fall.
Yoga may improve stability in seniors 
Yoga may improve stability in seniors
New research suggests practicing yoga can help increase balance and mobility among older adults.
You may be aging faster than you think 
You may be aging faster than you think
Research finds there’s a difference between a person’s biological age and chronological age.
Do I have Alzheimer’s? 
Do I have Alzheimer’s?
Was that a ‘senior moment’ or a sign of Alzheimer’s disease? An expert shares the warning signs.
Questioning gun ownership for older adults 
Questioning gun ownership for older adults
A new study raises questions about dangers among the senior population.
When memory loss signals something worse  Featured
When memory loss signals something worse
Our expert shares warning signs of Alzheimer’s and what you can do to help.