One-Third Of Seniors Die From…
A new report showing one in three older adults dies with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is raising concerns about the disease’s “pervasive”…
Healthy Aging
6 Foods To Avoid As You Get Older
Watching what you eat is important. When it comes to foods to avoid, seniors learn more and more the older they get about foods they…
People Who Should Not Get A Flu Shot
Many people have questions about flu shot effectiveness. According to experts, one particular group seems to get a weaker boost to their immune system following…
5 Essentials To Living Longer & Healthier
Most of us would like to live to be 100 or older, provided we could maintain a highly functional body and mind. Of course, being…
Videos
The 12 Most Common Senior Health Problems
Thanks to new medications and surgical techniques, people are living longer. However, a 35-year-old body will be a very different body than a 75-year-old one.…
Why Reading Is Harder For Aging Eyes
The way people read changes as they age and helps explain why seniors have trouble reading fine print, a new study says. Researchers at the…
Can Exercise Ward Off Dementia?
Older people who exercise regularly may reduce their risk of dementia and help keep their minds sharp, a new study suggests. Physical activity may cut…
How To Age Gracefully & Graciously
In a society that seems only to idolize what’s new and young, it can be hard to accept seeing the signs of time on our…
iPads May Help Some Read Better
Have eye or vision problems? Trouble reading? Studies show that tablets could be just the tool you need to getting reading fast and efficiently again.…
Is Your Parent Showing Signs Of Alzheimer’s?
Chances are, you have a friend or relative caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Not only are the numbers of new cases climbing, people are…
Get More Energy After 40
Always tired? Feel like you’re running on empty? Well, join the club, as an increasing numbers of us are suffering from constant fatigue. For all…
How The Penis Changes With Age
How does aging affect male’s primary sex organ? It is a question that seeps into every man’s mind, no matter what his situation may be.…
12 Tips To Avoid Falls & Fractures
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death. Seniors are the most at risk for a serious fall because of changes in balance and…
Fewer Medicare Patients Admitted To Hospitals, According To Study
A new study suggests that federal government pressure has led to an increasing number of Medicare patients being held for observation instead of being admitted…
No More Prostate Cancer Screenings For Black Men?
Prostate cancer screenings are a powerful preventative tool that every Black man should have in his health arsenal. But on Monday, May 21, 2012, U.S.…
