Healthy Aging - Common Diseases & Conditions
Alzheimer's disease can be just as devastating to families as it is to patients. Here, Vivian Pinkowitz shares her story of caring for her husband through the good times and the bad.
Leola, 78, lives in Montgomery, AL. She has suffered from arthritis for decades, but didn t give up on finding ways to cope with and manage this painful condition. Read on to see how she continues to overcome against the pain in her joints.
A new study suggests high potassium intake can lower your risk of stroke. Here s what you should know
If someone near to you has recently gained weight, you may feel it's your duty to say something, but consider this expert insight first.
Cutting-edge treatments for those with advanced prostate cancer are helping to slow down the progression of the disease and are doing so with fewer side effects.
When it comes to these bugs, what's fact and what's fiction? Let us set the record straight.
When it comes to the so-called "kissing disease," it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Get the right information right here from a medical professional.
If you're among the 7.5 million Americans living with this skin condition, we've got tips to help you look and feel your best.
Take steps to avoid (or relieve the pain from) this common foot problem.
Adults ages 50 and older are at an increased risk for STDs. Here's what you need to know to avoid catching or spreading serious diseases.
New studies explore how coffee may help people lose weight and even reduce their risk of diabetes.
Going Mediterranean may offer protective benefits against skin cancer. That's on top of the other health benefits this easy-to-follow diet serves up.
Did you know your surroundings could increase your chances of suffering a heart attack or stroke? Here's why.
Due to evolutionary factors and hormones, one sex is more prone to a miserable bout of the flu.
If you're down for the count with influenza, here's how to get yourself up and going again.
Soap and water alone are fine for keeping dust bunnies away, but they won t rid your home of germs. Here's how to tell when your home needs more than just a routine clean.
A nagging cough, low-grade fever, and pain or tightness in the chest may signal bronchitis. Here's how to tell for sure.
Here's why you may have lost your voice...and how to find it again.
If it's sometimes hard to grasp words and facts that you used to have a handle on, it might be time to get a grip, literally.
What benefits come from a strong support network, and where can you find one of your own?
Poor circulation can lead to painful and unsightly skin ulcers, most commonly found on the inside of the ankles. Here's how to detect a problem so treatment can begin.
Though most cases of breast cancer occur in women over 55, thousands under the age of 40 are diagnosed each year. Find out if you're at increased risk and what you can do to protect yourself.
If you were diagnosed tomorrow, would you be prepared financially? If the answer is "no," you may be tempted to invest in cancer insurance. But read this first.
Environmental factors account for about two-thirds of all cancer cases, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Here's what you need to know.
Understanding how melanoma metastasizes will help scientists develop potential new treatment therapies.
Have you changed your eating habits to shed some pounds but find the numbers on the scale are going up?
Is Alzheimer's a result of genetics or environment? Scientists say both. While you can't change your genes, you can alter your lifestyle to help reduce your risk of this degenerative brain disorder.
Hot flashes are a well-known, frequently-complained-about source of discomfort brought on by menopause. Here's how to get relief from these and other "more-than-just annoyances."
New study suggests snoring may be more than just a nuisance. Read on to learn about its connection to heart attack and stroke.
You love your pet. But what happens if your significant other can't set foot in your home without coughing or sneezing? Don't let allergies end your relationship. Read on for ways to solve the problem.