On this episode of Aging Untold, we examine what causes thinning hair or hair loss and discuss what to ask your doctor about potential tests and options. Plus, we explore medical bias and share how to advocate for yourself and be taken seriously when you feel your symptoms are being ignored.
A group of older adults in Vermont has taken up rock climbing. Some members have climbed for years while others have overcome a fear of heights to join. They call themselves the “Flailing Fossils.”
On this episode of Aging Untold, we discuss how major transitions can spark a second bloom by redefining midlife as a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis.
The old idea that aging brings inevitable decline is outdated, according to doctors at Oak Street Health. They say people can take a proactive approach to how they age.
Students at a high school in Kentucky are checking out books at a rate librarians say they haven’t seen before. And it comes amid a districtwide cell phone ban that took effect at the start of the 2025 school year.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down how your central nervous system signals and shapes your emotions, where stress shows up in your body, and how to support it as you age. Plus, we speak with the National Alliance for Caregiving about the growing caregiving crisis affecting more than 60 million Americans and how families can navigate medical-level care at home.
A teacher in Virginia started volunteering at a thrift store after retiring from a 30-year career in education. Barbara Daniels leads the volunteers at Cumberland Clothes Closet, which she says gives purpose to each purchase.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
We are breaking down how your central nervous system signals and shapes your emotions, where stress shows up in your body and how to support it as you age.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we sort fact from fad when it comes to gut health, exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age. Plus, we look at why some happily married couples stay together but choose to live in separate homes and how they make it work.
Aging Untold speaks with the National Alliance for Caregiving about the growing caregiving crisis affecting more than 60 million Americans and how families can navigate medical-level care at home.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and clear expectations when adult children move back home. Plus, we examine digital legacy planning and explain how organizing your passwords and online accounts now can protect your loved ones later.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
The Aging Untold experts are answering questions from viewers about helping a parent with dementia keep up with doctor visits, deciding whether to share children’s photos online and rebuilding libido later in life.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
From passwords to social media, your online accounts need a plan too. Find out how to choose a trusted backup person and make things easier for your family.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re breaking down what your thyroid does and the warning signs to watch for when this vital gland is off. Plus, we look at the emotional and practical steps of hosting an estate sale, and what to expect before you hire help.
A tattoo can be personal, permanent and sometimes impulsive. For people experiencing tattoo regret, removal often takes two to 15 treatments to produce optimal results, with several weeks of healing time between each session.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
Fatigue, brain fog and stubborn weight gain aren't always about aging. We’re breaking down what your thyroid does and the warning signs to watch for when this vital gland is off.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down the science behind the GLP-1 weight-loss drug boom, explaining what these popular shots can and can’t do and the safety questions to ask before starting. Plus, our hosts Dr. Rhea Rogers, Sam Cradduck and Katherine Ambrose share their personal weight-loss journeys.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Dr. Rhea Rogers, Katherine Ambrose , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck
We are breaking down the science behind the GLP-1 weight loss drug boom, explaining what these popular shots can and can’t do and the safety questions to ask before starting.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know about before booking. Plus, we talk with a caregiver who turned her mother’s late-stage Alzheimer’s journey into an online community to help others feel less alone.
This group in Indiana makes quilts, bibs, tote bags and aprons for people in need, including people in addiction recovery, babies and mothers, people in hospitals and seniors.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
Med spas have expanded beyond Botox and facials. We’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know before booking.
On this episode of Aging Untold, we’re decoding what your blood pressure readings really mean for your health. Then, we share crucial financial steps to protect your future during a “gray divorce” — splitting up after age 50.
A group of volunteer musicians is bringing live music directly to hospital rooms, an effort that organizers say lifts the spirits of patients, families and staff.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
The Aging Untold experts explain what's actually happening inside your blood vessels when your blood pressure runs high, why the bottom number deserves more attention than most people give.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
The Aging Untold experts are sharing real stories and practical advice for families navigating adult children moving back home, including how to avoid resentment, when to get help and why multigenerational living can be a gift.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
From emotional readiness to hidden cash in curtain hems, we walk through what to know before holding an estate sale — and why you shouldn't stick around once it starts.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Dr. Rhea Rogers and Amy Cameron O’Rourke
Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly.
Dementia practitioner Ty Lewis shares her journey of raising her kids and caring for her mother, Gertrude, through the end stages of Alzheimer’s with a community of more than 120,000 people online. She spoke with Aging Untold expert Sam Cradduck.
By LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Cameron O’Rourke and Dr. Rhea Rogers
When a long marriage ends later in life, it rarely affects just the couple. We are breaking down the real reasons behind the rise in gray divorce and how to build support through it.
