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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...
Renée Onque
People who live long, healthy lives have these 9 things in common—‘I call them the Power Nine,’ longevity researcher says
The possibility of living a longer, healthier life is more attractive than ever, and for guidance, we can look to the daily practices of...
Elaine K. Howley
10 Ways to Spot Skin Cancer Before It Kills
Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology. But it’s also one of the...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
The Five Rules of Good Nutrition
Healthy eating is a topic that’s hotly debated. But these proven principles of good nutrition will help you age better and feel more...
Michael De Medeiros
How To Live for a Long Time
Your choices can have an impact on how long you live. However, no guarantees can tell you how long your life will be. You can control...
Laura Goldman
8 Ways to Keep Your Kidneys Healthy
Maintaining an active lifestyle and nutritious diet may help prevent kidney problems. But certain factors can increase your risk of...
Paul Ian Cross, PhD
Exercising to keep the brain young: Latest research and expert opinions
Exercise greatly benefits brain health, improving cognition, mood and reducing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Several new...
Rebecca Joy Stanborough, MFA
How to Recognize a Silent Stroke
Silent strokes are small strokes that may occur in a part of the brain that doesn’t cause visible symptoms. But multiple silent strokes...
Caroline Kee
1st human to contract H5N2 bird flu dies: What to know about symptoms
A person in Mexico has died from avian influenza, aka bird flu, amid an ongoing global outbreak of the virus affecting poultry and other...
Gabby Landsverk
4 ways to live longer without spending much money, according to SuperAgers from the world's Blue Zones
Sorry to the tech execs and ultra-rich spending millions to live longer — the best things in life may actually be (almost) free, at least...
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A surprising key to healthy aging: Strong social connections
There’s no healthy aging “magic bullet” — no single exercise, food or pill that can guarantee a long, healthy life. But there may be...
Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of...
Christine Richmond
Blood Pressure: How Low Is Too Low?
A low reading could simply mean your heart is healthy. Or it could mean that you’re at risk of falling. Here’s how to tell the...
Elizabeth Millard
The Best and Worst Foods for Managing Arthritis
Diet can play a major role in helping reduce pain and inflammation — or making it worse. Here’s what you need to know. First, let’s get...
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