Aging With Diabetes: What You Need to Know
Managing diabetes as you get older can present unique challenges. Here’s what you can do to maintain good glucose control and prevent complications.
The Risks of Acid-Reducing Drugs
Proton pump inhibitors are the most effective medicines for reducing stomach acid. But studies suggest those drugs have several serious downsides.
What Causes Gastritis? How to Protect Your Gut
If you have persistent stomach distress, don’t take it lightly: It could be gastritis. Here’s how it’s caused and how to find relief.
8 Myths About Hepatitis C
The hepatitis C virus can cause serious liver damage if it’s not treated early. Following are eight myths about the disease.
Best Exercises for Painful Hands
If you have arthritis that affects your hands, tasks like brushing your teeth, buttoning your shirt, and opening a jar may be painful. Hand exercises may help.
When Is It Time for a Dementia Evaluation?
How do you know if changes in your loved one’s memory are serious and warrant an evaluation by a health professional—and how do you get him or her to go?
How a Healthy Lifestyle Protects Memory
Several clinical trials have provided powerful evidence that a healthy lifestyle can protect your brain and reduce the risk for age-related cognitive problems.
Is It Dementia or Delirium?
For older adults, the stress of being hospitalized can lead to bouts of delirium, or a confused mental state.
Dementia Care: What to Know About Palliative Care
Palliative care for dementia throughout the course of the disease can help improve quality of life for patients and lighten the burden on caregivers.
Link Between Diabetes and Gum Disease
If you have diabetes, you have double the risk of getting a serious form of gum disease known as periodontitis. Here’s what to know.