Health

Another Virus to Worry About

Covid-19 gets the headlines, but RSV can cause problems for older adults, too Older adults have plenty to worry about…

3 years ago

Finding Relief

Treatments target chronic pain and inflammation On most days for the past 25 years, 79-year-old Arthur Cooper of Park Ridge has…

3 years ago

Finding Your Ikigai: The Search for a Meaningful Life

As part of the “Great Resignation,” many people are examining their work and picking new priorities for themselves. They’re using…

3 years ago

In Older Adults, Urinary Tract Infections Can Cause Confusion

If an older adult you love or care for becomes easily agitated, disoriented, or confused, your first thought probably won’t…

3 years ago

Controversial Drug Targets Early Alzheimer’s

Meg Will began noticing changes in her mother’s behavior when her mother turned 80. Her mother was sharp — after…

4 years ago

Marijuana May Be Risky for Your Heart

Now that marijuana is legal for medical or recreational use in many states, including Illinois, growing numbers of Americans —…

4 years ago

Hitting the Jack Pot

Older adults turn to marijuana for pain relief Each evening, Adrienne, an 80-year-old grandmother from the Chicago suburbs, eats a…

4 years ago

Mayo Clinic Q&A: What Causes Kidney Stones?

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My father has a history of kidney stones. He has changed his diet in the past year,…

4 years ago

Hearing Aids Turn High-Tech

When Dennis Risen, 71, was in his early 30s, he noticed he was having difficulty following conversations with friends in…

4 years ago

Mayo Clinic Q&A: Regular Exercise May Slow Postmenopausal Bone Loss

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What are the latest medications or exercise recommendations for women who want to avoid osteoporosis? I am…

4 years ago

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