by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Whether 25 or 90 years old, simple steps can help you approach your next
Maintaining a healthy weight is as important as ever for senior health. Unfortunately, it's tougher than ever due to slowing metabolism and fewer caloric needs.
Genetics isn't the only factor in aging. Your lifestyle can help you break the mold.
Experts advise caregiving children to employ white lies to help their aging parents with future care.
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the nutritional advice you hear and feel unsure about what you really should be doing when it comes to eating healthfully? The Nutrition Twins help cut through this confusion by offering their top five healthy eating habits that you “should” be doing and why.
Low fat is officially over! Here are more than a dozen high-fat superstars you can and should enjoy as part of your healthy diet.
The fountain of youth may be a mere myth, but some of the very best anti-aging secrets lie in simple behaviors anyone can adopt for a revitalized routine...
Whether mail is stacking up, food is spoiled or something just seems off, it's important know the signs that your aging parents need help.
50 Things Every Woman Should Have By Age 50 While by no means complete, this is a very insightful list of possible goals for women.
Eating well need not be complicated. Follow these four diet tips for a longer, healthier life.
Knowing how to approach visits with older relatives can make the experience better for both of you. Advice from the author of "I Don't Have Time for This!"
Whatever healthy change you want to make, it’s not too late to see big benefits. Here are five places to start (and the rewards that could be yours), with inspiration from a Johns Hopkins expert<br>What the Experts Do<br>Never Stop Seeking Good Health<br>“I’m a vegetarian and I run at least five miles every day, but I don’t get enough sleep,” says Hillis. “Recently I’ve taken up horseback riding, which is a good challenge for my brain. I can meditate on long…
A new study on "naturally occurring retirement communities" shows that cities must adapt to and support the needs of elders for them to thrive.
There’s a fine line between caring and controlling—but older adults and their grown children often disagree on where it is.
The top contributors to long-term health may be surprising to most. As it turns out, only a fraction of what affects our health is actually related to health...
Generally speaking, if you have kids, you have someone to watch over you beyond your golden years. Not everyone has children, though, and if you don’t, it’s up to you to prepare for your own senior care. And it’s important to plan now.
There are so many food claims out there and it's difficult to determine what's healthy and what's not anymore. The mega-food companies jumping on the healthy bandwagon and making it even more confusing.
Learn about the causes of age-related memory loss and what you can do to stay mentally sharp and avoid memory problems as you age.