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Mayo Clinic Aging Forward

Mayo Clinic Aging Forward

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"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.All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
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  • How to start your advance care planning

    How to start your advance care planning
    Sep 17 2026
    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. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
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    46 mins
  • What to know about your "Welcome to Medicare" visit

    What to know about your "Welcome to Medicare" visit
    Sep 3 2026
    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. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
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    35 mins
  • Getting to the root of hair loss

    Getting to the root of hair loss
    Aug 20 2026
    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. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu.
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    40 mins
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