Visit your doctor Men are notorious for avoiding the doctor and ignoring unusual symptoms. This may help explain why women tend to live...

Living a healthy lifestyle with a focus on a nutritious diet, regular exercise, minimum alcohol consumption and other healthy habits can...

You have a lot of say-so in how you feel as you grow older -- from your heart and eyes to your skin and bones. You can enjoy a better...

You know that aging will likely cause wrinkles and gray hair. But do you know how aging will affect your teeth, heart and sexuality? Find...

It's time for some straight talk: You weigh more than you did ten years ago, or even five years ago. The extra pounds didn't arrive all...

As an infant or small child, the people caring for you may have crossed their fingers and hoped you slept through the night. As adults,...

There are no surefire ways to increase life expectancy, but research has shown that people who embrace certain lifestyle changes tend to...

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An enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition often associated with the natural aging process...

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With every turn of the calendar year comes a slew of pledges to sleep more, get moving, and shape up. But longevity and aging experts are...

Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger. When you are under the weather, does it take you longer to feel...

Experts weigh in on screening tests to protect yourself — and what you can do if you’re diagnosed with it. The term “prostate cancer” is...

Growing old gracefully means taking care of your physical and emotional health. And doing that is way easier than you think it is....

Some people need prescription drugs to improve their cholesterol levels. For many others, making a few smart lifestyle changes will do...

Many patients with tinnitus are unfamiliar with the potential risks and conditions frequently associated with hearing loss. As many as...

Learn about the direct and indirect consequences of leaving hearing loss issues untreated. Hearing loss is as unique to each person as a...

Dear Doctors: Can you help with a debate my wife and I are having about good balance? I say it’s about staying strong and flexible. She...

While older adults can experience balance issues after a fall and subsequent injury, the source of most balance problems are related to...