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Jerilyn Covert

6 Old-School Habits You Should Never Stop

Some things belong in the past, like lead paint and lobotomies. But others are worth keeping, even if younger generations don’t seem to...

Hilary Brueck

The man who unlocked the world's secret to living to age 100 says you can skip the gym

In this handful of hidden corners scattered across the globe, he discovered that people were sailing past the 100-year mark with...

Pandora Dewan

Dementia: Up to One in Five Cases Could Be Prevented, Say Scientists

As many as 1 in 5 dementia cases may be associated with vision impairment, new research suggests. These findings may open new avenues for...

Shannon McDonagh

Sunscreen Warning Issued as Boomers Ignoring Risks

A recent survey reveals that baby boomers are significantly lagging behind younger generations in their idea of sun protection. Despite...

Liz Calvario

Toby Keith died at 62 due to stomach cancer diagnosis: A timeline of his health

The "Toby Keith: An American Icon" special aired on NBC on the evening of Aug. 28, a little over six months after the country legend died...

Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Eating these foods lowers dementia risk, even with type 2 diabetes and heart disease, study says

Eating an anti-inflammatory diet of whole grains, fruits and vegetables instead of an inflammatory diet focused on red and processed...

Brunilda Nazario, MD

Eating For Energy After 50

Pack in Protein Top that salad with salmon. Protein supports almost every function of the body, and you need more of it as you age....

Emily Laurence

The One Thing You Should Never, Ever Do if You're Living With Arthritis

While adults of any age can get arthritis, it’s a health condition that becomes more common with age. Approximately 47% of adults 65 and...

Anna Gora

Do ears and noses get bigger with age?

Ears and noses do increase in size as we get older, but it's due to how aging affects our tissues, rather than the growth of new tissue....

Kendall K. Morgan

Is It Aging or Alzheimer's?

Is Your Memory Slipping? We all forget things sometimes, especially when life gets busy. You may start to notice this happening more...

K. Aleisha Fetters

8 Best Snacks for Active Older Adults

An active body needs protein. An active person needs more convenient ways to get that protein. Problem solved. You know a granola bar...

Linda Carroll

Research shows our bodies go through rapid changes in our 40s and our 60s

These metabolic shifts may be causing significant differences in cardiovascular health and immune function. For many people, reaching...

Marygrace Taylor

The Surprising Way to Prevent Falls

Spoiler alert: Taking good care of your feet can help you prevent the slips and tumbles that are more likely to happen as you grow older....

my.clevelandclinic.org

Skin Cancer

What is skin cancer? Skin cancer is a disease that involves the growth of abnormal cells in your skin tissues. Normally, as skin cells...

Isabel Cameron

Dementia Could Be Prevented or Delayed by Targeting 14 Health Factors

There are 14 key risk factors starting in childhood that could prevent or delay nearly half of dementia cases, a new study reveals....

Barbara Sadick

8 Health Problems That Can Mimic Dementia

Alan Baker of Spokane, Washington, began to have serious problems with memory, confusion and movement when he was about 72 years old....

Matthew Kadey, R.D.

Magnesium: Are You Getting Enough of This Essential Nutrient?

Magnesium is vital to your health, but many seniors don’t get enough. A dietitian breaks down what it does, how much you need, and the...

Tony Dajer

Man Experiences His Own Spine-Tingling Tale

“It’s my feet,” the 50-year-old man said. Medium height, hair tousled, Harold looked as if he had thrown on his sweatpants and loose...

Tim Newman

New Analysis Finds Millions of People on Statins May Not Need Them

New research finds that many people currently taking statins to lower cholesterol may not actually need this medication. An analysis,...

Barbara Brody

The Best Vitamins for Seniors

Read this before you buy another bottle of vitamins or minerals. What are the best vitamins for seniors? Ask 10 different people and...

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