Mayo Clinic Aging Forward

When our metabolism, energy, mood, heart and brain health and overall vitality are lacking, oftentimes, people immediately look to the thyroid as the culprit. But how do we know when it's merely a symptom of natural aging or really due to thyroid disease?

On this episode of Aging Forward, Juan P. Brito Campana, M.B.B.S., discusses what thyroid disease symptoms are often misinterpreted as signs of normal aging and how to know the difference. He'll also break down when — and when not — to get tested for thyroid disease, the different treatment options and what the exciting future of thyroid medicine may hold.

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On this episode of Aging Forward, Dr. Chen talks about what she's learned from grief after the loss of a loved one.

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Even when you're in the best shape of your life, it's smart to have a care plan in place for when you may not be.

On this episode of Aging Forward, Jennifer Brull, M.D., of the American Academy of Family Physicians, talks about advance care planning. She breaks down which documents you should have in order, how to have difficult conversations with family members and how planning ahead can give you and your loved ones peace of mind.

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You just received your “Welcome to Medicare” packet in the mail. But … what exactly is it?

On this episode of Aging Forward, Kisha Davis, M.D., of the American Academy of Family Physicians, explains what the “Welcome to Medicare” visit is, why it matters and how to make the most of it.

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Hair loss — is it simply inevitable as we age?

On this episode of Aging Forward, Saranya P. Wyles, M.D., discusses the various types of hair loss, what the diagnosis process looks like and what we can do to prevent — and, in some cases, even reverse — hair loss.

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