Better Health

General Articles on Senior Health Care

• 10 Surprising Things Everyone Should Know To Boost Brain Health
  By Cynthia R. Green, Ph.D. - August 13, 2010
• 5 Steps To Protect Against Extreme Heat’s Effects On Seniors
  By Kathy N. Johnson, PhD, CMC - July 26, 2010
• Headache? Muscle Cramps? Grab Some Water!
  By Deborah Quilter - July 16, 2010
• Vestibular Rehabilitation: Fixing Balance Issues
  By Deborah Quilter - July 14, 2010
• Good Cholesterol Levels Have Been Linked to Cancer Prevention
  By Chris Iliades, MD - July 02, 2010
• 6 Ways To Help Keep Your Parents Cancer-Free

  June 23, 2010
• You’re Never Too Old For Skin Cancer Awareness
  By Julie Davis - June 02, 2010
• 5 Ways To Stay Active & Live Better
  By Julie Davis - May 28, 2010
• Fighting Depression In Seniors With Psychotherapy
  By Julie Davis - May 17, 2010
• Protect Your Health By Reducing Indoor Air Pollution
  May 14, 2010
• Keeping Your Balance
  By Chris Iliades, MD - May 03, 2010
• Organize Vital Health Records With The Mayo Clinic Health Manager
  March 10, 2010
• Benefits of Far Infrared Heat Therapy For Seniors
  March 01, 2010
• Patient Care: The Healing Power of Your Environment
  By Deborah Quilter - February 25, 2010
• Heart Health & Well-Being: A 5-Point Plan
  By Julie Davis - February 12, 2010
• Yoga For Heart Health
  By Deborah Quilter - February 10, 2010
• Matters of the Heart
  By Margaret Lewin, MD, FACP - February 08, 2010
• Ayurveda for Digestive Health
  By Deborah Quilter - January 29, 2010
• Breathing Well, Part 5: Easy Breathing Exercises
  By Deborah Quilter - January 15, 2010
• Vitamin D Deficiency: A Common Risk Factor for Seniors
  By Chris Iliades, MD - January 13, 2010
• Ayurveda for Aging
  By Deborah Quilter - December 31, 2009
• Why Seniors Don’t Wear Hearing Aids
  By Chris Iliades, MD - December 18, 2009
• Substance Abuse in the Elderly: A Growing Problem
  By Chris Iliades, MD - December 16, 2009
• Dump The (Dowager’s) Hump
  By Deborah Quilter - October 22, 2009
• Breathing Well, Part 4: Using a Neti Pot
  By Deborah Quilter - October 15, 2009
• Tai Chi For Bone Health
  By Deborah Quilter - September 24, 2009
• Breathing Well, Part 3: The Perils of Mouth-Breathing
  By Deborah Quilter - August 13, 2009
• Breathing Well, Part 2: Sleep Apnea And Snoring
  By Deborah Quilter - August 10, 2009
• Breathing Well: The Fundamentals
  By Deborah Quilter - August 07, 2009
• Taking The Car Keys Away From Elderly Parents
  By Kathy N. Johnson, PhD, CMC - July 30, 2009
• Is Complementary And Alternative Medicine Right For You?
  May 25, 2009
• Seniors Behind The Wheel:  Helping Elderly Parents Transition From Driver To Passenger
  April 27, 2009
• Seniors and Skin Health
  December 16, 2008
• Mobility Issues and the Elderly
  December 16, 2008
• Sleep Difficulties in the Elderly
  December 16, 2008
• Why Preventing a Fall Matters
  December 14, 2008
• Overmedication in the Elderly
  December 10, 2008
• Preventing Infections in the Elderly
  December 10, 2008
• Preventing Bedsores and Pressure Sensitive Ulcerations
  December 08, 2008
• Recognizing Depression in Your Elderly Parent
  December 08, 2008
• Medication Madness
  December 08, 2008
• Strategies for Improving Balance in Seniors
  December 07, 2008
• The Aging Parent Driving Dilemma
  December 06, 2008
• Safety First: Fall Risks and Fall Prevention Tips
  December 04, 2008