How Your Digestion Changes with Age
A registered dietitian explains how our digestive system changes as we get older and why it can also impact our food preferences.
Understanding Thyroid Eye Disease
You’re probably familiar with the most common age-related eye conditions: glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Thyroid Eye Disease, or TED, while less common and less familiar to most people, still affects about 63,000 individuals in the United States.
Winter Wellness: 10 Self-Care Tips for Seniors to Stay Happy and Healthy
Winter brings shorter days, colder weather, and unique challenges for maintaining our health and well-being.
Can You Donate Blood Into Your 80s? What should seniors know before rolling up their sleeves?
If you’ve donated a pint of blood in your lifetime, you’re in a special group. About 37% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood; however, only 3% do.
Effective Ways to Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people worldwide, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and protect your brain health.
Caregiver Self-Care: Why You Should Create a Caregiver Bill of Rights
As a caregiver, you automatically put the needs of others first. That is the nature of caregiving. You want to be there when they need you, even if that means being available 24 hours a day.
Many older adults aren't planning or talking about end-of-life
Though most older adults, or 83 percent, say they understand that the end-of-life transition is an important part of life, a large majority, or nearly 70 percent, say the topic is generally avoided.
Scientists find humans age dramatically in two bursts – at 44, then 60
If you have noticed a sudden accumulation of wrinkles, aches and pains or a general sensation of having grown older almost overnight, there may be a scientific explanation.
Zoning In On Hypnotherapy for Seniors
Entering a hypnotic state can improve symptoms of many mental and physical illnesses—and Medicare may cover it.
Older Americans in Senior Housing Have Better Health Than Those Living at Home
Independent living is important for seniors, but a new study shows it might not be the best thing for their health.