Kristen Kirkpatrick

May 7, 2024 | seniorsguide.com | Terri Jones |Annie Tobey |Jason C. Sluzevich |Kristen Kirkpatrick

Senior Health 5/7/2024 | By Terri L. Jones An activity you enjoy is easy to do again – and again – and again. Exercise doesn’t always fit under that heading. Seniors Guide writer Terri L. Jones has found five surprisingly fun ways to exercise that will keep you coming back for more. You’re probably aware of the importance of exercise, even as you get older.

May 7, 2024 | seniorsguide.com | Jason C. Sluzevich |Brian Marsh |Kristen Kirkpatrick |Robert Shmerling

Senior Health 5/7/2024 | By Jason Sluzevich DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I have several unsightly skin tags on different areas of my body. As I age, I notice more of these skin tags appearing out of nowhere. What are skin tags, and are they harmful? Can I do something to get rid of them myself, or do I need to see a dermatologist? ANSWER: Skin tags are common, and, as in your situation, they can become even more common as people age.

May 3, 2024 | seniorsguide.com | Kristen Kirkpatrick |Brian Marsh |Robert Shmerling |Lauren Salkeld

Senior Health 5/3/2024 | By Kristen Kirkpatrick Nitrates in cured meats, such as bacon, hot dogs and cold cuts, have long had a bad rap, but more recently there’s been a lot of talk about the health benefits of nitrates in beets and other vegetables. Confusing? Yes. But we’ll straighten it all out for you. Here are the good and bad of nitrates. What are nitrates? Nitrates are compounds made up of nitrogen and oxygen.