Have you noticed that conversations are harder to follow than they used to? Maybe you can hear people talking but have trouble understanding exactly what they’re saying, especially in crowded spaces with a lot of background noise. Maybe even your friends and family have been accusing you of selective hearing more and more lately. If this sounds familiar, you’re not…
If you’ve noticed that your skin looks thinner, looser, or more wrinkled as you get older, you’re not imagining it. Aging naturally changes the structure and function of your skin. One common result is crepey skin, a term used to describe skin that has a thin, finely wrinkled, almost crinkled appearance similar to crepe paper. Crepey skin is especially common…
It’s the beginning of summer, and temperatures are rising across the Houston area. Yet you might be finding yourself reaching for a sweater or a blanket. Feeling chilly more often is a common part of aging. Several natural changes occur in the body over time that can make older adults more sensitive to cooler temperatures, even during the summer months….
