Healthy Aging - Original Articles

Find new ways to explore intimacy with your partner. Changes as you age don't have to spell an end to sharing a deeper connection.

Here are five common therapies that have shown promise for those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

Researchers at Ohio State University believe they may be able to reverse some of the damage left by Alzheimer's disease by implanting tiny electrodes in a patient's brain and then hooking those wires up to a sort of pacemaker.

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.

Understanding how melanoma metastasizes will help scientists develop potential new treatment therapies.

Have you changed your eating habits to shed some pounds but find the numbers on the scale are going up?

It happens to everyone... and it hurts! Here's what to do when you or a loved one gets a paper cut.

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.

The Mediterranean Diet isn't just good for your health; it can benefit your love life, too. Here's how to diet your way to a better libido.

Need a reason to get moving? Let your nagging spouse (or child) help you out. Learn why nagging can be good for your health.

This condition, especially common in women, can have embarrassing ramifications in the bedroom. Here's how to cope.

No doubt about it: Downing a drink can help you fall asleep. But there's a downside. Learn what happens when you mix alcohol with slumber.

How to treat burns at home, and how to know when medical attention is needed.

Your reputation is the bedrock of your good name. Here's how to look after it.

Here's a decade-by-decade guide to getting fit before, during, and after the change.

Try these nutritional tweaks for healthier meals that are ready in no time.

Hunters, farmers, and Ayurvedic types: Where does your body fit in, and how heavily should it influence your food choices?

Ever find yourself green with envy, even toward your friends? Take the time to examine these feelings so you can understand what they really mean.

Hot flashes are a well-known, frequently-complained-about source of discomfort brought on by menopause. Here's how to get relief from these and other "more-than-just annoyances."

Learn how one person with Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) used his diagnosis to bring awareness to this rare type of blood cancer.

Think you're too old to pick up a sexually transmitted disease? Think again.

New research demonstrates the domino effect among brain cells; all it takes is one aging brain cell to affect another. Here's how to help keep them all healthy.

New study suggests snoring may be more than just a nuisance. Read on to learn about its connection to heart attack and stroke.

Women who have spent years struggling with the scale may relish in what the researchers say, but is this finding enough of a reason to harbor excess weight?

This condition occurs when blood sugar (glucose) drops too low. Learn more about key signs and important actions to take.

ALA. DHA. EPA. We spell out the differences between these essential fatty acids.

Put your best face forward with these seven expert-tested tips.

Willpower isn't an innate gift; it s a skill. And with practice, it's one that can be developed and made even better.

Water-related exercise is easy on the body and burns calories, too. Here's how to make a splash.

Healthcare Reform, or the Affordable Care Act, is aimed at increasing the affordability and rate of health insurance coverage for Americans. Here's more of what you need to know.