Healthy Aging - Original Articles

Sure, sleep counts, but so does the food you eat. Here are the foods that will put a spring in your step.

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

Yes, seniors can kick the habit—and reap the health benefits of being smoke-free.

Can you improve your memory in just 20 minutes a day?

A new study suggests high potassium intake can lower your risk of stroke. Here s what you should know

Is working out the secret to younger looking skin?

Memory problems in older individuals may not necessarily be due to cognitive decline. Learn more about an intriguing new theory, and how to maximize your mental performance at any age.

An in-depth look at the different stages of Alzheimer's disease, a condition that causes brain cells to malfunction and die, and affects more than 5 million people in the U.S.

Diabetes doesn't take a break. And when you're living with diabetes, neither can you. Learn about the mindset you need to stay motivated.

A single, simple strategy to make your list work for you.

Ever wonder why Alzheimer's symptoms vary from person to person? The answer may be something called beta-amyloid fibrils.

You've got places to go and people to see. Don't let arthritis aches, pains, and limitations get in your way.

New findings show promise in helping to slow the progression of the disease as well as stop symptoms from developing in the first place.

While this itchy skin condition can occur year round, it's particularly problematic in the winter. Here's how to soothe dry, irritated skin.

If your workout doesn't make you happy, you're less likely to stick with it. Use these tips to stay motivated and get the most out of your exercise routine.

Kale is a versatile, nutrient-packed powerhouse that may be the healthiest food in your fridge. Learn how to enjoy this dark green oxidant-fighting machine.

To slow down sagging skin, you need to cover your bases: Eat a healthy diet, drink plenty of water, cleanse and moisturize skin properly, wear sunscreen regularly, and avoid smoking and other toxins. But if all else seems to fail, try these too.

Neurologists have been examining the potential role copper in meals can play in the formation of plaques that form in the brains of those with Alzheimer's.

Each year hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized from flu-related complications. Why take that chance? Get immunized to protect yourself from this life-threatening illness.

Though heredity plays a role in menopause, there are other factors that can affect your change-of-life transition.

Here's the latest on how to deal with the aches, pains, stiffness, and inflammation that are the hallmarks of this disease.

For generations, shrinking, stooping, and even a "dowager's hump" were thought to be inevitable. Today we know that with proper self-care, you can avoid shrinking as you get older. Find out what causes age-related height loss, and three ways to help avoid it.

Follow this handy guide so you're fully prepared when minor injuries and illnesses strike.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that everyone six months and older get the flu shot annually. But does the vaccination truly prevent the virus?

You take your vitamins every day. Does this mean you won't get Alzheimer's? Here's what the research says.

When a medical condition means you or a loved one must change how you eat, it feels overwhelming. Start here.

Follow these tips for strong and lasting brainpower.

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.

If you're wondering why all the buzz about this popular leafy green, find out what makes it a nutritional powerhouse and how you can enjoy it as a part of your healthy diet.

Failing hips and arthritic knees can take a toll on your love life. Replacement surgery puts the pain in the past and improves mobility, which translates into better sex, too.