Heidi Moawad, M.D.
Heidi Moawad, M.D.
Heidi Moawad, M.D., is a neurologist and a medical writer and editor. She is the author of Careers Beyond Clinical Medicine and founded nonclinicaldoctors.com. She has worked in many facets of medicine throughout her career, including clinical practice, health care utilization, medical writing, payer consulting, undergraduate and medical education, and health care grant evaluation.
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If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with high blood pressure, also called hypertension, you’re not alone. This chronic condition affects nearly half of U.S. adults and more than 70% of...Read More
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Aug 3, 2026
How to Talk to Elderly Parents About Hygiene
Even though you know it’s coming, the role reversal that comes with caring for aging parents can catch you by surprise. For many, this switch happens when we notice a loved one is starting to...Read More -
Dementia is one of the most significant health challenges facing older adults and their families today. In fact, it’s estimated that adults over the age of 55 have a 42% risk of developing...Read More
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As a family caregiver, it can be hard to balance supporting your loved one’s independence with monitoring their health and safety. Many seniors want to live in their own home and on their own...Read More
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Your child receiving a cerebral palsy diagnosis can be intimidating. You may have concerns about providing them with the proper care and development support, and you likely have more questions than...Read More
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Summer brings warmer temperatures, longer days, and countless opportunities for seniors to stay active and engaged. However, heat waves, air-quality warnings, and physical limitations can interfere...Read More
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When headaches are chronic, it can be hard for you or your loved one to work, socialize, exercise, read, or engage in other meaningful activities without treatment. Constant or frequently recurring...Read More
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Snacking often gets a bad reputation, but thoughtfully planned snacks can actually make healthy eating easier for seniors. As we age, our appetites, dietary needs, and metabolisms change...Read More
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Jun 8, 2026
Common Elder Fraud Scams & How to Avoid Them
Seniors are among the most common targets of scammers in the United States because they are thought to have assets, such as retirement savings or equity in their homes. In common elder fraud...Read More