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Fighting Inflammation

Chronic inflammation plays a central role in some of the most challenging diseases of our time, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer,...

Samantha Boesch

11 Superfoods That Slow Aging after 40, Say Dietitians

Aging can be a beautiful thing, and it is ultimately something we can be grateful for as proof that we get to live another day. But,...

Matthew Solan

How much sleep do you actually need?

On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines suggest at least seven hours of slumber. But...

Matthew Solan

Shining light on night blindness

Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in Southeast Asia) — and even the dung...

Ralph Ellis

Multivitamins Slow Cognitive Aging in Seniors, Another Study Shows

Taking daily multivitamins appears to slow cognitive aging by about 2 years in older adults, three new studies show. In the latest study,...

Health-Digest

Dental Hygiene and High Blood Pressure

When you were a child, an adult probably encouraged you to brush your teeth a couple of times a day. When you got a bit older, they added...

Maureen Salamon

Aiming for longevity

Helen Mongelia's 102 years reflect the mysterious alchemy of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that coalesce to aid...

Francis B

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...

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