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Payton Sy

Payton Sy is an Arizona-based registered nurse and contributor to U.S. News Health. Her experience in nursing shines through the countless articles she has written for health brands with the goal of helping consumers make educated health decisions.

After graduating with her BSN, Payton worked in some of the many angles of healthcare. Her experience includes home health, hospital nursing, outpatient clinics and insurance. With a professional passion for patient education, she takes pride in the teaching she has done in the insurance, obstetrics and preventative care specialties.

As a nurse advocate, she strives to inspire other nurses to command respect as educated professionals. She continues to sharpen her nursing knowledge through continuing education and currently holds nursing licensure in over 40 US states.

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  • US News and World Report
    88 articles
  • Nurse Fern
    11 articles
  • GoodRx
    10 articles
  • The Nursing Beat
    7 articles
  • UV Skinz
    4 articles
  • Healthnews
    2 articles
  • Upcoming Book
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  • Mental Health Resources for Seniors
    10 Apr—US News and World Report
    Key Takeaways Mental health challenges are common in older adults and often triggered by grief, chronic illness, cognitive decline or major life changes. Medicare Part B covers outpatient mental health services for seniors, including therapy and psychiatric evaluations. Mental health resources for seniors range from therapy and counseling to grief support groups, social groups, apps, helplines and more. Getty Images Margaret, now a 78-year-old, had been able to manage anxiety throughout her...
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  • How Aging Affects Your Immunity
    27 Feb—US News and World Report
    Getty Images Just like the gadgets we use every day are designed with a limited lifespan in mind, the immune system also experiences a type of "planned obsolescence" as we age. The immune system runs best for a certain period, but eventually shows signs of wear and tear – it's harder to recover from a strenuous activity, you seem to catch whatever bug is going around, or it takes longer to bounce back when you do get sick. Your immune system still works, just not as well as it once did, like...
  • Best Caregiver Support Groups
    13 Feb—US News and World Report
    Who cares for the caregivers? Getty Images Over 37 million people in the United States provide unpaid eldercare, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This role can feel overwhelming, physically taxing and financially draining, and it often goes unrecognized. Finding the right caregiver support group, however, can be life-changing. Shelby Greene, a licensed medical social worker and coordinator of clinical social services at the Sanford Center for Aging, part of the School of...
  • Appetite and Weight Loss in Older Adults: Causes and Treatment
    6 Feb—US News and World Report
    Getty Images Catherine used to look forward to homemade lasagna every Sunday. The savory profile balanced with the fresh herbs, melted cheese and sweet tomato sauce reminded her of family dinners she had prepared throughout the decades. Now, however, lasagna tastes dull, and it's lost its appeal. Eventually, Catherine finds herself only stomaching a few bites of each meal, so she's lost a lot of weight unintentionally. Many older adults go through something similar. Some researchers believe...

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