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Mayo Clinic Aging Forward

Mayo Clinic Press

Health & Fitness

Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 49

"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.

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🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
25/08/2026
#96
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
25/08/2026
#76
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
24/08/2026
#73
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
23/08/2026
#50
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
22/08/2026
#49
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
21/08/2026
#50
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
20/08/2026
#100
🇨🇦 Canada - medicine
18/08/2026
#97
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
18/08/2026
#96
🇺🇸 USA - medicine
11/08/2026
#88

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Meds, Meds, Meds: Managing Your Medications

Thursday, September 19, 2024 • Duration 36:20

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 management.

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Is Dementia preventable?

Thursday, September 5, 2024 • Duration 36:36

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 positive outlooks for dementia prevention.

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Heart Smart: Improving Cardiovascular Health

Thursday, August 22, 2024 • Duration 29:14

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.

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How Can We Age Forward?

Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 12:09

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.

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Aging Forward Trailer

Thursday, May 16, 2024 • Duration 01:50

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Golden Connections: Combating Loneliness and Depression

Thursday, October 3, 2024 • Duration 31:14

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.

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Why is Everyone Talking about Frailty?

Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Duration 35:35

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.

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The Scoop on Supplements

Thursday, October 17, 2024 • Duration 35:16

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 Clinic Press website today.

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Embracing End of Life

Thursday, November 14, 2024 • Duration 30:14

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.

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Optimizing Health Through Exercise

Thursday, January 9, 2025 • Duration 36:39

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 how to incorporate exercise into our day-to-day routines.

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