Hypothyroidism is a common disease which can cause many common symptoms. It is called the great masquerader because it can mimic many other diseases. Despite its tricks, hypothyroidism can be easy to treat.

Falls are one of the most common events that reduce the independence of older adults. Causes of falls are due to many factors in addition to the common slow declines associated with aging.

Since it isn’t likely our growing complex system of health care will change within the foreseeable future, it is all the more important for every older adult to establish a health care advocate or partner, someone who can help navigate through the health care system.

To stay healthy, what regular testing do you need? The answer is complicated, and it changes as new research improves our understanding of illness.

Obesity is an epidemic in this country. What causes obesity is quite complicated; the mechanisms behind it, however, are becoming known. We know it is a balance between what is eaten (diet) and what is burned (exercise).

Every year, Masonic Villages helps a handful of residents navigate through the process of reporting fraud or attempted scams. Statistically, senior citizens are targeted with consumer fraud more frequently than other demographics.