Healthy Aging - Original Articles

A plant extract from Asia may help treat eczema, psoriasis, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Here's your room-by-room guide to creating a safe and comfortable home environment for your loved one.

By studying how colon cancer cells metastasize, German researchers have uncovered a potential new approach to treating this cancer.

Put these important protections in place to help ensure the safety of your aging loved ones.

You do them every day, but what's the real deal behind these bodily functions?

You can grab a few z's on your bus or train ride, but what the downside of doing so?

An estimated 750,000 Americans get sepsis each year and 28 and 50 percent will die from the infection. Who's at risk for sepsis, and what can be done to prevent it?

Industrialized society has come a long way when it comes to nutrition. Or has it?

You see generics and store brands at your supermarket and you may wonder if those products measure up. Here's the scoop.

If you sleep very little at night and take long afternoon naps to try to compensate, a technique known as Sleep Restriction Therapy could be for you.

A diagnosis of breast cancer is not as straightforward as you might imagine (or hope). There are several different types of breast cancer, some more serious than others. Get the facts.

Anti-CD47 is an antibody, which is a protein that is part of the immune system and helps destroy harmful invaders. In test tube studies and experiments with mice, anti-CD47 shrank tumors and helped to prevent them from spreading.

A morning shower to shake off grogginess or a sleep-inducing shower before bed? Our experts weigh in.

Left-side snoozers live differently than those who sleep on the right. What's the deal?

Pick fashionable pain-preventing purses and bags. Follow these tips to avoid undue strain.

Meditation can be done almost anywhere at any time, costs nothing, and could make a positive impact on your sleep.

Here's an easy exercise to try if your brain keeps buzzing when you lie down to sleep at night.

Electronic communication is changing the way doctors exchange information with their patients and with each other. What does this mean for you?

Here are 10 simple steps to dramatically reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury for you or someone you love.

Here's how doctors use tests, questionnaires, and direct interviews to confirm an Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Feeling parched? Reach for these super drinks that support your gray matter.

Here are the red flags when it comes to this all-too-common issue, as well as what to do to combat discrimination.

That little shaker found on every restaurant table might hold the power to rev up your weight-loss efforts. Here's how.

Each pound counts. Even if you have a long way to go, check out the positive difference you'll make from losing a few pounds.

There's something very satisfying about crisp, crunchy textures. These tasty bites will fulfill your yearn to crunch.

Use these actionable expert tips to ward off heart disease, kidney disease, and other common diabetes-based complications.

There are a bunch of pluses to choosing this gluten-free option. See how it stacks up.

Oh, go ahead, let your mind wander. Did you know it's actually good for your mental health?

Keeping your hands clean is key, but using hand sanitizer isn't always the best option.

To preserve your vision and keep your eyes healthy as you get older, take note of these warning signs.