Healthy aging: Over 50
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3 diet changes women over 50 should make right now
Your body changes as you age, so your diet needs to change, too. These tips from a Mayo Clinic wellness dietitian can help ensure you're getting the nutrients you need.
8 brain health tips for a healthier you
Follow these tips to protect your head and to stay active and engaged. Exercise, sleep, diet and social life are all important for a healthy brain.
Aging and unsteady gait: What can you do?
An unsteady gait is a common side effect of aging. Here's what you can do about it.
Boost your calcium levels without dairy? Yes you can!
Which foods pack a healthy dose of calcium? There're plenty of options, even if you don't do dairy.
Don't let your tots burn
When you head outside for family fun this summer, be sure to protect small children from burns. Keep sunblock handy and protect against other burn hazards: 1. Keep little ones away from grills, fire pits and campfires. 2. Don't let children play with or near fireworks or sparklers. 3. Check children's car seats for hot straps or buckles. These can heat up quickly in a car parked in direct sunlight.
Easy bruising: Why does it happen?
Get the facts about easy bruising. Learn about causes and find out when it's a sign of a problem.
Hemangioma
This red mark on a baby's skin looks like a rubbery bump or flat red mark and is made up of extra blood vessels in the skin. It generally goes away by age 10. Learn more about its causes and treatment.
How plant-based food helps fight cancer
Got salad? A Mayo expert weighs in on the benefits of plant-based eating for cancer prevention.
Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging?
Is human growth hormone treatment an anti-aging breakthrough or a scam? Know the facts.
Kawasaki disease
Learn more about this condition that primarily affects young children and causes inflammation in the walls of the arteries throughout the body.
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