Healthy Aging - Original Articles

Remember having the chicken pox as a kid? That episode can come back to haunt you as an adult. Shingles normally presents with severe pain, tingling, or burning on one side of the body. That's followed by red, scaly blisters that break, dry, and crust over.

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?

What "real world" preventative steps should you incorporate into your life to lower your chances of heart disease?

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.

Even when classes are advertised as appropriate for "all levels," instructors and students know that's not always accurate information. That's why fitness centers are now tailoring classes to fit the needs of specific demographics.

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?

The Web offers many options for staying connected and keeping loved ones updated on your or your family member's health issues. These methods are fast, easy, and efficient, and you'll know your support network is right there with you as a part of your journey.

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.

Almost a quarter of a million Americans are diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma every year, and the numbers are growing. But what are the causes and warning signs? And are you doing enough to protect yourself?

What exactly is hospice care and how does it differ from hospital care? And how do you make the decision to place your loved one into hospice?

Many people only discover they have cancer when something turns up on an x-ray, ultrasound, or other routine test. Unfortunately, the disease may then be in its later (and more difficult-to-treat) stages.

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.

While it probably won't hurt you to experience occasional nocturnal stirrings, night after night of interrupted sleep is dangerous to your mental and physical health.

Are your daily doses making you dizzy? Handy help is here.

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.

Somewhere around the age of 30, your calorie-burning machinery slows down and, to compensate, you may have to eat less to stay the same weight. But it's not all about the food.

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.

If you're wondering whether cancer rates are going up or down, here are a few highlights from the most recent update from the National Cancer Institute.

Germs thrive in saliva, mucous, stomach acids, and other body fluids. Regardless of how good you are about personal hygiene when you're sick, chances are you're going to spew a few germs.

One of the benefits of getting older used to be the cessation of seasonal allergies, but many people are finding that their symptoms simply won't retire.