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"Aging Forward" brings you expert conversations on healthy aging and geriatric medicine, so you can embrace older age with vitality and joy. Learn about the science of aging and discover strategies for healthy habits, preventive care, caregiving, and living your best life.
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- 2 weeks ago42 min
Understanding thyroid disease in older adults
When our metabolism, energy, mood, heart and brain health and overall vitality are lacking, oftentimes, people immediately look to the thyroid as the culprit. But how do we know when it's merely a symptom of natural aging or really due to thyroid disease? On this episode of Aging Forward, Juan P. Brito Campana, M.B.B.S., discusses what thyroid disease symptoms are often misinterpreted as signs of normal aging and how to know the difference. He'll also break down when — and when not — to get tested for thyroid disease, the different treatment options and what the exciting future of thyroid medicine may hold. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
- Oct 1, 202620 min
Lessons on grief: Loss, healing, and moving forward
On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Chen talks about what she's learned from grief after the loss of a loved one. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
- Sep 17, 202645 min
How to start your advance care planning
Even when you're in the best shape of your life, it's smart to have a care plan in place for when you may not be. On this episode of Aging Forward, Jennifer Brull, M.D., of the American Academy of Family Physicians, talks about advance care planning. She breaks down which documents you should have in order, how to have difficult conversations with family members and how planning ahead can give you and your loved ones peace of mind. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
- Sep 3, 202635 min
What to know about your "Welcome to Medicare" visit
You just received your “Welcome to Medicare” packet in the mail. But … what exactly is it? On this episode of Aging Forward, Kisha Davis, M.D., of the American Academy of Family Physicians, explains what the “Welcome to Medicare” visit is, why it matters and how to make the most of it. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
- Aug 20, 202639 min
Getting to the root of hair loss
Hair loss — is it simply inevitable as we age? On this episode of Aging Forward, Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., discusses the various types of hair loss, what the diagnosis process looks like and what we can do to prevent — and, in some cases, even reverse — hair loss. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
- Aug 6, 202637 min
Say that again? Understanding hearing loss as we age
Hearing loss is about so much more than merely needing to turn up the volume. It can mean having difficulty hearing sounds at certain frequencies or hearing less clearly, and it can lead to a very isolating experience. On this episode of Aging Forward, our guest, Dr. Cynthia Hogan, talks about the signs of hearing loss, possible treatment options and the latest technological advances that can help. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
- Jul 23, 202637 min
What heart failure looks like
Here's a polished version with smoother flow, corrected grammar, and a more engaging, listener-friendly tone: About 80% of Americans living with heart failure are age 65 or older. As we age, the risk of developing heart failure increases, often due to conditions such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular risk factors. On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Omar Abou Ezzeddine explains the different types and stages of heart failure, the symptoms to watch for, and how the condition is diagnosed and treated. He also discusses what life after a heart failure diagnosis can look like — and the steps people can take to manage the condition and maintain their quality of life. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
- Jul 9, 202636 min
Why your sleep is getting worse
As you've gotten older, you might notice that your sleep has changed — maybe it's the amount of sleep, the quality of your sleep or even your ability to fall asleep. But why does this happen? On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Melissa Bogin talks about why your sleep is getting worse, what everyday medications may be hurting your sleep and what you can do to help reclaim your nights. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
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