Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
A guide to the DASH diet
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
Surgery for a torn meniscus appears to offer no benefit
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Making decisions about your future medical care
Getting a living will, health care proxy, or other advance directive now will give you more power over your treatment later.
Talking to you loved ones about your wishes for future medical care is key to ensuring you choices are respected.
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You've probably heard of a living will, a legal document that allows you to specify the kind of medical care you'd like at the end of life. But who'll make sure those wishes are carried out? And what if you need someone to make your health care decisions long before life's end?
Easy ways to stay regular
Increasing fluids may help improve regularity. In general, healthy older adults should consume about 3 to 6 cups of fluid per day. |
Improve digestive health by addressing underlying causes of irregularity, as well as fluids, diet, and exercise.
How to ease the transition when you move to assisted living
Participating in activities is a good way to meet your new neighbors in an assisted living facility. Choose activities that you find interesting, or go on an outing with the group. |
Paying attention to your emotions and taking part in activities can help the move go smoothly.
Harvard study links ultra-processed foods to higher rates of cognitive decline, dementia
A guide to the DASH diet
Calorie deficit explained: Is it a safe, sustainable approach to weight loss?
Prediabetes diet: How to help prevent progression to diabetes
COPD symptoms: How to spot them early
Many older adults get health information from self-defined experts online
Routine cancer screenings for older adults: Mammograms, colonoscopies, PSA tests, and more
How PMOS (once called PCOS) affects women after menopause
Eating more soy and other legumes might ward off high blood pressure
Surgery for a torn meniscus appears to offer no benefit
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