Healthy Seniors Medical Reference

With all the responsibilities of caregiving, it’s easy to lose track of your own health. Learn how much exercise you need and get tips for building fitness into your daily routine.

Do you hear a noise in your ear that’s synced with the rhythm of your heart? You may have pulsatile tinnitus.

Many types of hearing loss are reversible. Is yours?

Being a caregiver for a loved one when you also have a job can be challenging. WebMD gives you some strategies for managing these two important areas of your life.

WebMD shares tips to caregivers about how to help loved ones as they get older.

Caregiving isn’t a one-person job, and the sooner you get help, the better. WebMD shows you the common signs that you need help and what options you can turn to.

With caregiving, you might swing from feeling a deep connection to anger or sadness. Learn what feelings might come up and how to manage them.

So you’re in your 50s or older. That doesn’t mean your sex life has to go into decline. Here are 7 tips to keep things interesting with your sexual partner.

We all have bad habits. But they may have more impact as you get older. Here’s how to change them.

Get your numbers and check that everything's in good working order. Here's a list of tests you should schedule.

Why is an autopsy needed, and when is it performed?

The choice to donate organs can be a hard one. Learn how to decide what to do and the steps you can take to make sure your wishes are clear.

Your doctor is busy, and so are you. You can take steps to get the most out of your visit.

Health care agents play a key role in end-of-life planning. Find out what they are, how they can help, and how to choose one.

When you plan for end-of-life care, you give peace of mind to yourself and your loved ones. Learn what choices you’ll need to make and how to decide.

Your energy level and mood can remain strong as you age. Sometimes, all it takes are changes to your diet, exercise routine, and the way you sleep.

Just one thing can go a long way toward making your later years your best years.

Hospice isn’t always a place. It’s about care at the end of your life. Find out what to expect. Keywords: hospice, terminal

Am I getting older, or is it something else? Find out what physical changes are a normal part of aging.

Got hairy ears? Find out why.

Muffled hearing or hearing loss can be caused by many things from aging to airplane flights. WebMD explains these and other reasons for hearing problems.

Being a caregiver and neglecting your needs can have serious consequences: More than 40% of caregivers have symptoms of depression. Find out why.

We all hope surgery goes smoothly, but sometimes the road to recovery has bumps. WebMD explains what's most likely to happen afterward and how to speed up your healing.

If you rely only on its name, you probably don’t have the whole story on sudden hearing loss. WebMD tells you what you need to know.

Persuading a loved one to wear hearing aids is sometimes difficult, but it’s often necessary for the health of the whole family. WebMD offers tips to help convince your loved one to take the plunge.