We don’t need to tell you there are several reasons why you should prioritize keeping active as you get older, but if you’re new to...

A recent review of over two dozen studies found that people aged 60 and older rely more heavily on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs than...

Slow Walking If your walking pace slows while you're in your 40s, it may be a sign you're aging faster than is typical. Walking is one of...

Outsmart Your Age More than nine in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost eight in 10 have more than one....

As men get older, their testosterone levels naturally decrease, which can cause undesirable symptoms for some. However, adopting healthy...

You might consider blood pressure and heart health a bit like peanut butter and jelly. Yes, the two can exist separately and have...

If you're a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit...

Statins are widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs that can reduce the risk of major heart-related health problems. Though statins...

Taking a daily aspirin? It could be worth asking yourself why, and if it’s still the best choice for you.  That’s because it’s been five...

Aging takes its toll on your feet as it does with the rest of your body. Given the amount of stress we place on our feet over a lifetime,...

Aging gracefully is a goal many aspire to achieve, and living a long, healthy life often becomes a top priority as we grow older. With...

In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom had stocked their kitchen in the suburbs of Detroit with Popsicles and bubble gum. Golden was 5...

Want to join the ranks of this enviable group? Experts who study them say these are the lifestyle choices that can help you live a...

Getting healthy at any age can feel overwhelming. And when you’re getting started later in life, the challenge can seem even greater....

Eat Healthy Fats You already know that saturated fats are bad for your arteries and heart health. But they may also harm your...

Humans today are living longer than ever before , but how many of those added years are spent in good health? A data-crunching survey...

New Year’s resolutions certainly get a bad rap. Jokes about the gym being crowded on January 1 but empty by February are par for the...

No matter how young you feel, the risk of certain conditions rises in your senior years. That doesn’t mean you’re destined to get sick or...

A 2019 survey found that globally, we think old age begins at 66. When asked to describe it, we usually use the term wise (35%),...

People have been telling you to brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly since childhood. But how seriously do you take oral health...

In a perfect world, you’d meet all your nutritional needs with made-from-scratch meals filled with whole food ingredients. But in the...