Healthy Aging - Original Articles

Try these everyday tips to minimize frizz, breakage, and dryness.

The benefits of looking young go beyond the pleasure of having people admire your appearance. Recent research shows it may actually be linked to a longer life.

Here, 10 tips for finding a moisturizer that will get rid of the dryness, itchiness, and redness that is all-too-common in the winter months.

Could blackberries and other electric devices be turning your brain to mush?

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

How can you face major life events such as moving out of your longtime home--without developing a sense of dread?

Besides being entertaining, surfing the web actually offers concrete neurological benefits to the over-55 crowd.

Trick your body into thinking it's spring with these eight moisture-preserving ideas.

Here, some common causes of bladder trouble and typical treatment methods.

Besides promoting focus and mental clarity, research shows that tai chi may also help slow the aging process.

While the winter snow may seem beautiful from the inside, it can be treacherous for many. Here, tips to enjoy the weather without winter woes.

Dementia and pseudo-dementia are two conditions whose symptoms closely resemble one another. The recommended treatments and probable outcomes for each condition, however, vary greatly.

Science shows there are plenty of things that people of all ages can do to stave off forgetfulness and mental fuzziness.

Why the scary surge in cases?

A significant number of older Americans hit the bottle hard on a regular basis, and it's wreaking havoc on their health.

Here, simple ways to get the most needed nutrients—without having to rely on the bottle.

Find out why now may be the perfect time to pick up a pair of weights.

Learn about the health risks of weight gain after 50.

Follow these tips to make smart snacking a part of your daily routine.

Eating a late-night snack before bedtime may not only pack on unwanted pounds; it could keep you up at night with indigestion and even set off episodes of heartburn.

That daily java habit may help you avoid Alzheimer s disease as you get older.

A simple blood test may soon be able to let you know how well your body is standing the test of time.

What you eat or don t eat can have a huge impact on how long you live.

Study shows that people suffering from depression who have memory problems are more likely to develop Alzheimer s.

Studies are showing that even borderline high levels of cholesterol can increase your risk of developing this degenerative disease.

When is pain a sign that something might be seriously wrong? Here, four pains you should never shrug off.

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

In so many ways, women and men couldn't be more different. But what about when it comes to aging?

Whether you re a senior yourself or have a special one in your life, read on for simple ways to get in shape remember, a little can go a long way.

To improve concentration you've got to tackle the underlying causes. We've uncovered the most likely reasons for poor concentration.