Geriatrician

I’m a geriatrician — the 10-second test every adult should give their parents

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Your parents’ health may hang in the balance. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for adults over 65, with about 14 million falling each year. For those caring for aging parents and worried about their risk of falling, knowing what signs to look for can make all the difference — and … Read more

Geriatrician reveals the habit the healthiest people over 80 always avoid

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Geriatrician reveals the habit the healthiest people over 80 always avoid

What doesn’t kill you just might make you age better. A geriatrician has revealed the one lifelong habit she says her older patients seem to share —  and it’s not a special diet or expensive supplement. According to Dr. Stephanie Rogers, they all sidestep a particularly cozy condition. The healthiest older adults don’t avoid challenges … Read more