Healthy Aging - Caregiving

Your Recipe for Improved Memory

Which veggies promise to reduce age-related memory deficits?

How to Cope When You Have No Health Insurance

If you've lost access to insurance, you may be wondering how you'll survive. Is there a way to get good health care even if your finances are unstable?

10 Ways to Live 10 Years Younger

These simple strategies can knock a whole decade off of your outlook so you'll feel 10 years younger.

How can I help my elderly mother communicate with her doctor?

Elder-care expert Joanne Hill answers a reader's question about improving communication between senior patients and their doctors.

Worldwide Dementia Cases to Sharply Increase

Why the scary surge in cases?

Weight Gain Later in Life: A Disability Risk?

Learn about the health risks of weight gain after 50.

"Memory Matters"

Alzheimer's Foundation of America calls for national dementia screening.

Top Drugs' Strange Side Effects

Feeling weird? Your over-the-counter or prescription drug could be to blame.

Centenarian Secrets

More and more Americans are living to 100. Here, the secrets to their longevity.

Programs for Family Caregivers

The National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation honored innovative programs for caregivers.

The 3 Scariest Mistakes That Doctors Make

Simple screw-ups are a part of life, but in medicine, these mistakes can be fatal. Learn how to protect yourself.

Understanding Hip Pain

Hip pain is an increasingly common phenomenon that tends to occur with age. Find out what causes hip pain and what you can do about it.

Understanding Dementia

As life expectancy increases, so, too, does the prevalence of dementia. Here, a look at the disorder, from symptoms to treatment.

10 Ways to Boost Your Memory

Follow these tips to enhance your recall and make your mind more nimble.

5 Holiday Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers

Follow these steps to make the holiday season easier for you and a loved one who lives far away.

5 Tips for Better Long-Distance Caregiver Visits

No matter how far away you live, these strategies can help you improve the time spent with an aging loved one.

Can a Pet Boost Your Health?

According to some researchers, a four-legged friend can add years to your life.

Understanding Heartburn and GERD

Heartburn or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), if it occurs regularly is a common digestive disorder that affects about 15 million Americans. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options.