Health and Wellness

Maybe you’ve seen social media posts, smartphone apps or ads promoting eye exercises as a way to ease eye strain, improve your vision or banish wrinkles. Some even promise to eliminate the need for glasses or contacts. While there are some eye exercises that can be beneficial, experts say it’s important to know that there’s…

It doesn’t take much to derail a weekday workout: an unexpected meeting, family obligations, a last-minute dinner with friends. Before you know it, there’s no time to squeeze in a spin class. Sound familiar? Don’t sweat it, says Wes Troyer, D.O., a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at the Mayo Clinic, as long as you’re…

Winter can bring arctic blasts, snowstorms, ice and sleet. And more often these days, areas of the country unaccustomed to that type of severe weather are experiencing just that. During those weather events, many may lose power, and therefore heat, which can lead to medical emergencies such as frostbite and hypothermia.​ Older people are especially…

If you are like most people, you feel cold every now and then during the winter. What you may not know is that just being really cold can make you very sick. Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young. Changes in your body that come with aging can make it…

As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent or delay many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on…

Did you know that your sense of smell and taste are connected? As you get older, these senses can change, and, like Sally, you may find that certain foods aren’t as flavorful as they used to be. Changes in smell or taste can also be a sign of a larger problem. Your Sense of Smell…