HealthWhat Aging Well Actually Looks Like
The term has been hijacked by the cosmetics industry and the wellness industry. Here's what it actually means, clinically, and what the research says about who gets there.
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What the research actually says about sleep, dementia, prescriptions, and aging well. Written by a former nurse who spent fourteen years in patient care.
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HealthWhat Depression Looks Like After Sixty
Depression in older adults presents differently than most people expect, and that difference is exactly why it keeps getting missed.
healthThe Best Supplements for Joint Pain: What the Evidence Actually Shows
The supplement aisle promises a lot. Here's what the research actually shows about the ones people are most likely to reach for.
healthWhat to Do About Varicose Veins (and When to Actually Do Something)
Many people tolerate varicose veins for years because they're not sure whether they warrant treatment. Here's how to tell the difference.
HealthWhat to Expect After Open Heart Surgery
The surgery itself is the part the medical team knows how to explain. Everything that comes after it is what nobody does.
HealthStroke Recovery Timeline: What the Weeks and Months Actually Look Like
The hospital part is the part people understand. Everything after it is what nobody explains.
HealthRestless Leg Syndrome Treatment: What Actually Works
RLS is a neurological condition, not just nighttime discomfort. The treatments that work are often not the ones you've been offered.
HealthDry Eye Treatment: The Real Causes and What Actually Works
Dry eye syndrome affects tens of millions of people and is routinely under-explained by doctors. The cause is usually not what you think, and neither is the fix.
HealthFoot Pain Remedies: What Is Actually Causing It, and What Actually Works
Your foot pain has a name, and that name matters. Here is what is causing it, what the evidence supports, and when to stop tolerating something you don't have to.
HealthBest Knee Brace for Arthritis: What to Look For and What Actually Works
The knee brace aisle won't tell you which type matches your specific problem. Most people guess wrong. Here is how to get it right.
HealthThe Best Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis (And Why Most People Pick the Wrong Ones)
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, and the instinct to reach for maximum cushioning is usually the wrong one. Here is what actually works.
HealthHow to Choose a Mattress: A Doctor's Guide to What Actually Matters
Your mattress is not a lifetime purchase. After 60, what your body needs from a sleeping surface changes in specific, measurable ways.
HealthBest Exercise Equipment for Staying Strong After 60: What the Evidence Says
Most of the equipment marketed to people over 60 collects dust within six months. Here's what the research says actually works, and why.
HealthWhat Yoga Actually Does for Your Body After Sixty
It's not about touching your toes. The clinical evidence for yoga after sixty is better than most people realize, and it has nothing to do with being flexible.
HealthThe Best Walking Shoes for People Over Sixty (From Someone Who Knows What Feet Actually Need)
Your feet have changed more than you think. Here's what the evidence says about walking shoes after sixty, and the ones worth buying.
HealthThe Five Prescriptions Nobody Is Looking At Together
When five doctors each prescribe one medication and nobody reviews the full list, the patient becomes the only pharmacist in the room.
HealthWhat the Research Actually Says About Dementia Prevention
The fear is real. The supplement aisle is not the answer. Here is what the evidence actually supports.
HealthWhat Actually Happens to Sleep After Sixty
The changes are real, they are normal, and there is a short list of things that actually help.
HealthThe Seventeen-Minute Appointment: How to Walk In Prepared and Walk Out With Answers
Your primary care appointment is shorter than a sitcom segment. Here is what that means for you, and what to do about it.