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Mayo Clinic Aging Forward

Mayo Clinic Press

"Aging Forward" brings you expert conversations on healthy aging and geriatric medicine, so you can embrace older age with vitality and joy. Learn about the science of aging and discover strategies for healthy habits, preventive care, caregiving, and living your best life.

health & fitness medicine

All Episodes

28:45

How Can We Prevent Falls?

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2025/02/20

Every year, one in four adults over 65 reports experiencing a fall. In fact, falls are actually the most common cause of injury and injury death for older adults. But why is do they happen more as we get older? And what can we do to prevent these falls and keep ourselves safe?On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Paul Takahashi about risk factors and warning signs, as well as easy and useful tips for fall prevention.Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness

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30:09

Strong Bones, Strong Lives: Osteoporosis

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2025/02/06

One in three women and one in five men over the age of 50 will experience bone fracture due to osteoporosis. And in the U.S., as our population is aging, the prevalence of the disease is expected to rise. On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Jad Sfeir about the key components of bone health and the need for a multidisciplinary approach when it comes to musculoskeletal care.Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.Do you have

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33:34

Living Well With Chronic Pain

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2025/01/23

In the United States alone, up to 30% of older adults suffer chronic pain. It can be debilitating, impacting function while also increasing social isolation.On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Jake Strand about how older adults experience chronic pain, misconceptions about pain management, and different approaches to relieving pain and improving quality of life.Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.Do you have feedback,

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36:39

Optimizing Health Through Exercise

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2025/01/09

We all know our bodies ages — but what if we could potentially halt or reverse that process through exercise? For some people, execise can preserve function, independence, and health span. So what kind of benefits can we expect? And what kind of exercise is best for optimizing health?On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation Dr. Edward Laskowski about the role of exercise in healthy aging, exploring physical activity options for older adults and

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30:14

Embracing End of Life

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/11/14

From childhood, we look to our doctors to help us heal when we are sick. But what does care look like when a patient is nearing the end, and doesn't expect to get better?On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Cory Ingram about how our end-of-life experiences have changed drastically over the last several decades, and his approach to providing hospice and palliative care that preserves patient dignity.Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts

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35:35

Why is Everyone Talking about Frailty?

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/10/31

After decades of research, frailty is much more than just a physical construct. It's a clinical syndrome that can affect different areas of health and care. But is frailty an inevitable part of aging? Or can we prevent or delay it?On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with geriatrician Dr. Brandon Verdoorn about the importance of understanding and recognizing frailty as a geriatric syndrome — and life hacks for dealing with frailty.Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and

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35:16

The Scoop on Supplements

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/10/17

With so much information available about supplements, why are they still so confusing? And as older adults, how can we use them to deal with common symptoms of aging and improve our overall quality of life?On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with Dr. Brent Bauer about integrating supplements into a holistic health plan. He also gives tips on how to assess if your supplements are working for you.Purchase Dr. Bauer's new book, "Mayo Clinic Guide to Holistic Health," on the Mayo

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31:14

Golden Connections: Combating Loneliness and Depression

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/10/03

Almost half of older adults experience loneliness. It can be harder to maintain social connections as we age, especially if we're retired, dealing with illness, or living alone.On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with clinical social worker Kileen Smyth about the power of experimentation, and what we can do to stay positive, stay engaged, and make meaning in our golden years.Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books.Do you have feedback,

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36:20

Meds, Meds, Meds: Managing Your Medications

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/09/19

Around 20% of adults between ages 40 and 79 are taking five or more prescription drugs—and for older adults, the numbers are likely even higher. Our relationship to medication can change over the years: our bodies take longer to clear them from our system, and in some cases, side affects from medications lead to even more prescriptions!On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with clinical pharmacist Tim Habermann about supplements, high costs of medication, and proactive approaches to medication

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36:36

Is Dementia preventable?

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/09/05

Cognitive functioning is a key part of overall health and independence — which is why dementia can be especially challenging for individuals, family, and loved ones. But is dementia preventable? What can we do now to preserve brain health? And how do we distinguish between cognitive changes related to typical aging and symptoms of dementia?On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with internist and geriatrician Dr. Ericka Tung about these common questions, caring for adults with dementia, and

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29:14

Heart Smart: Improving Cardiovascular Health

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/08/22

As we age, so do our organs, including our heart. So what can we do to make the most of our heart health as we get older?On this episode of Aging Forward, we talk with cardiologist Dr. Stephen Kopecky about how it's never too late to improve our heart health, and how even small adjustments to our lifestyle habits—from diet to exercise to sleep—can have a significant impact.Purchase Dr. Kopecky's book Live Younger Longer.Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness

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12:09

How Can We Age Forward?

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/08/08

As the population of older adults increases over the next few decades, caring for an aging America is going to be a unique challenge. We'll all be involved in caring for an older adult in some capacity — whether your're a caregiver or caring for yourself. So how can we help each other age healthfully and be proactive about improving our health span?In this introduction to the show, host Dr. Christina Chen talks about healthy aging, geriatric medicine, and what it means to age forward.Find us

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12:08

How Can We Age Forward?

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward ·

2024/05/16

As the population of older adults increases over the next few decades, caring for an aging America is going to be a unique challenge. We'll all be involved in caring for an older adult in some capacity — whether you're a caregiver or caring for yourself. So how can we help each other age healthfully and be proactive about improving our health span?In this introduction to the show, host Dr. Christina Chen talks about healthy aging, geriatric medicine, and what it means to age forward.

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