Healthy Aging - Live Longer

Seven foods, habits, and lifestyle choices that can help adults feel, look, and live their best lives.

When it comes to living with type 1 diabetes, many older patients refuse to give in to the challenges of the disease. Learn how they manage their insulin and their lives.

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.

Now that you got it off, keep it off! We'll show you how.

When it comes to something as serious and important as surgery, it pays to be as well prepared as possible.

A growing number of individuals are getting fit by working out with gray-haired trainers. Learn how you can benefit from the wisdom and experience of these in-shape seniors.

If you want to lose weight, running is the clear winner. But there are many benefits of walking, too. Here's the whole scoop.

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.

What benefits come from a strong support network, and where can you find one of your own?

For centuries, humans relied on apitherapy, the use of bee products, for health and healing. Today, there is a renewed interest in the benefits of these substances. Learn more.

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.

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.

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.

From the harvesting of stem cells without embryos to a pill that delays aging, we've rounded up a few of medicine's amazing advances coming down the pike.

Are you at risk of a bone fracture or break? The results of a bone density test will help let you know.

Health guidelines are forever changing, so it's important to stay up-to-date. Be sure to bring this list of questions to your next doctor's appointment.

Food delivery services may help seniors remain in their homes longer. Here's a rundown of the different types of services.

You ve got a negative attitude? Good. New research shows it may not be a bad thing for your health.

Doing everything right when it comes to heart health? You may still be at risk for cardiovascular disease. Here's why.

Do people, like fine wine, improve with age? According to some experts, they do. Here are five big perks of getting on in years.

If you have parents or other older relatives living on their own, it may be time to assess the safety of their home.

Each person has different needs when it comes to smoking cessation. Use these strategies to make it work for you.

You've heard it's good. You've heard it's bad. But new research reveals that coffee could actually lower your death risk.

Skin cancer rates are likely to increase in the coming years. Find out how behavioral and dietary changes can reduce your risk.

Being old just got younger. However, to achieve that there's something you need to do.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has unveiled a new icon that it hopes will make choosing nutritious foods easier for Americans.

Taking a daily aspirin could be good for your health... or it could be bad for your health. There are advantages for those living with diabetes, but there are also risks.

What could be the downsides of potentially detecting cancer or another serious disease before it advances to a more-difficult-to-treat stage? Well, 150 times more radiation than a chest x-ray, for one thing.

We all know that eating a diet rich in whole grains is good for your heart. Now a new study shows that the kind of fiber found in whole grains may also reduce your risk of dying at an early age from a variety of other causes.

Are you an "apple"? Are you a "pear"? And what does that really determine anyway?

The new technique of 3-D mammograms, or digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT), overlays 3-D optical mammogram images with x-ray images.

Researchers have found that women are 11 times more likely to develop this serious condition if they are missing teeth or have gum disease. What's the connection?

Twenty-five percent of people with diabetes don't even know they have it and that means they're not getting the treatment they need or taking the important steps necessary to keep the disease in check.

The evidence is overwhelming that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables helps prevent cancer. Cruciferous vegetables, in particular, deliver compounds that help prevent the transformation of normal cells into cancer.

There are many reasons to take on this challenge, and mental acuity is probably at the bottom of the list. But that doesn't diminish the brain benefits it can confer.

What benefits do you reap if you're part of a committed, healthy relationship?

As you age it's essential to protect your bones from breaks and fractures. You can take steps starting now to keep yourself safe and sound.

A new study illuminates some important advantages robots can offer over standard physical rehabilitation therapy to those recovering from stoke.

If you've ever felt your stress levels go up upon hearing loud noises and wondered if the clamor was affecting your well-being, the answer is yes.

What points should you consider when you're weighing the risks and benefits of these lifesaving devices?

Who needs a treadmill? Here are 10 smart ways to build exercise into your day with no special equipment needed.

If you're a middle-aged woman, it's especially important to keep your blood pressure under control. There are small changes you can make that will add up big when it comes to your health.

It's the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Learn the warning signs and symptoms for you and for those you love.

Douglas recently completed treatment for late stage IV throat cancer and is now in remission.

No matter your age, you have peers out there who push fitness to a new level. Here are the secrets they already know.

No cancer treatment is risk free and sometimes the side effects don't manifest until many years after treatment.

Here's a new idea that just might be the best way for aging people to get fit.

Special envoy Richard C. Holbrooke died after suffering a torn aorta. What does that mean and what should you know?

Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. But heart disease is actually a category of diseases and it pays to know the different types.

Before you take another capsule, here's what you need to know about how Vitamin E supplements are tied to risk of stroke.

Here's how to keep an eye on the (sometimes hidden) salt you consume, while maintaining the flavor you crave.

Understand how inflammation, an immune system response that produces heat, swelling, and redness, increases the risk for heart attack and stroke.

A study at Johns Hopkins University found that Medicare beneficiaries who were accompanied to their medical appointments were more satisfied with their visits than those who went alone. How can you make the most of your companionship, beyond just being a driver?

Packed with protein and fiber, but low in fat, this pantry must-have delivers a lot of nutrition at an affordable price.

A program of "eurhythmics" shows results in promoting physical coordination and mental acuity in older adults.

Educate yourself on what can happen so you can take the steps now to change your outcome for the better.

Is there a point at which the risks of possible complications outweigh the benefits of choosing surgery?

While there may be some things about aging that are less than lovable, it turns out that hitting those milestone birthdays often means there are plenty of positives to celebrate. Here are a few.

Here are three active steps you can take now to set yourself up to not only become a centenarian but do so in the best health possible.

Heart disease may be the leading cause of death for both men and women, but there are many things you can do now to avoid it.

A new study finds that heart disease patients' risk of suffering a major cardiovascular event can be measured by their resting heart rate.

Deep-vein thrombosis (DVT) is a very scary condition that can be fatal. What do you need to know about DVT to ensure it doesn't happen to you?

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?

Sleeping soundly isn't just good for you it's good for your heart, especially if you're a man.

Resveratrol, a plant compound found in red wine and red grapes, has for some time been touted as a key to longevity.

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

Steps you can take to help ensure your health well into your golden years.

Already a nutritional superstar, Vitamin K may be even more beneficial than we think. Find out how to get your daily dose.

Produced naturally by our bodies, the hormone DHEA has been touted as the key to longevity. And some people have begun to supplement their bodies' own DHEA with a synthetic version of the hormone. But are they effective?

Seat belts save more than 13,000 lives every year in this country, but they can do so only if you wear them the right way.

A group of scientists have published an article claiming that your longevity is linked to the first initial of your first name. So what's the very worst initial to have?

Scientists have stumbled upon something that could put the breaks on the aging process.

A growing number of health experts are advocating calorie restriction as a way to tap into the fountain of youth.

Sun and statins, among other things, can keep your heart ticking.

The word is out sex can be great for your health in more ways than you can imagine.

Stress has been shown time and again to negatively impact the heart. Here s how to find relief.

When the going gets rough, how bad does it tax the heart? Recent research provides some interesting answers.

Recent research has shown that those with a sunnier disposition may live longer.

Sometimes escaping the daily grind doesn't require a tropical vacation.

Will you live to a ripe old age? Read on to calculate your odds.

Want younger-looking skin? Try incorporating these six foods into your daily diet.

These daily behaviors can boost your health and increase your longevity.