Aiming for longevity
Helen Mongelia's 102 years reflect the mysterious alchemy of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that coalesce to aid...
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Probiotics for Seniors: Health Benefits Explained
As people age, maintaining good health becomes increasingly important, and probiotics can play a significant role in supporting the...
Graham Rogers, M.D.
What Do You Want to Know About Men’s Health?
Visit your doctor Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring unusual symptoms. This may help explain why women tend to live...
Sandee LaMotte
You can fight existing signs of dementia with a healthy lifestyle, a new study suggests
Living a healthy lifestyle with a focus on a nutritious diet, regular exercise, minimum alcohol consumption and other healthy habits can...
Jennifer Robinson
What's Normal Aging?
You have a lot of say-so in how you feel as you grow older -- from your heart and eyes to your skin and bones. You can enjoy a better...
Mayo Clinic Staff
Aging: What to expect
You know that aging will likely cause wrinkles and gray hair. But do you know how aging will affect your teeth, heart and sexuality? Find...
Densie Webb
Senior Weight Loss
It's time for some straight talk: You weigh more than you did ten years ago, or even five years ago. The extra pounds didn't arrive all...
Beth Ann Mayer
Your Sleep Needs Change as You Age: Here’s What You Need to Know
As an infant or small child, the people caring for you may have crossed their fingers and hoped you slept through the night. As adults,...
Mark Stibich, PhD
10 Simple Steps to Increase Your Life Expectancy
There are no surefire ways to increase life expectancy, but research has shown that people who embrace certain lifestyle changes tend to...
Matthew Kadey, R.D.
8 Healthy Foods to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious health problem. Your nutritional choices can make it easier to keep it...
Deb Balzer
What does it mean to have an enlarged prostate?
An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition often associated with the natural aging process...
Matthew Solan
Shining light on night blindness
Trouble seeing at night? Here's what may help. Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny...
ALEXA MIKHAIL
9 longevity experts share their best advice for creating healthy habits that can help you age well
With every turn of the calendar year comes a slew of pledges to sleep more, get moving, and shape up. But longevity and aging experts are...
Camille Noe Pagán
How Aging Affects Your Immune System
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger. When you are under the weather, does it take you longer to feel...
Alisa Bowman
The 65+ Men’s Guide to Prostate Cancer Prevention
Experts weigh in on screening tests to protect yourself — and what you can do if you’re diagnosed with it. The term “prostate cancer” is...
Jessica Migala
What Are the Keys to Healthy Aging?
Growing old gracefully means taking care of your physical and emotional health. And doing that is way easier than you think it is....
Jessica Migala
5 Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol Without Medication
Some people need prescription drugs to improve their cholesterol levels. For many others, making a few smart lifestyle changes will do...
Dr. Lori Zitelli, Au.D.
Can Tinnitus Cause Memory Loss?
Many patients with tinnitus are unfamiliar with the potential risks and conditions frequently associated with hearing loss. As many as...
Start Hearing
How Untreated Hearing Loss Can Impact Your Daily Life
Learn about the direct and indirect consequences of leaving hearing loss issues untreated. Hearing loss is as unique to each person as a...
UCLA Health
Balance begins to decline as early as age 50
Dear Doctors: Can you help with a debate my wife and I are having about good balance? I say it’s about staying strong and flexible. She...
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