10 Medications That Can Harm the Liver
Your liver is one of the hardest working organs in your body. It cleans your blood, helps digest food and keeps you healthy. But did you know that some common medications can make your liver sick?
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.
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.
Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.
Zoning In On Hypnotherapy for Seniors
Entering a hypnotic state can improve symptoms of many mental and physical illnesses—and Medicare may cover it.
Medical Credit Cards: A Potential Debt Trap for Older Consumers
Given the ever-rising cost of health care in the United States, it is unsurprising consumers are searching for ways to pay for their medical bills.
When Life Throws You a Curveball
Life is full of unpredictable events, both good and bad. Sometimes, these events can result in a significant change in our lifestyles and abilities.
The Health Tests Seniors Need
As you age, your need for regular medical testing usually increases. Now is when you need to be proactive about your health and monitor changes in your body.