Living a long, healthy life is a goal many people share, but good genes are just part of the equation. The everyday habits we stick to...

Did you slather on sunscreen today? About half of older adults forgo sunscreen during a day in the sun, according to the Centers for...

We all know brushing our teeth regularly between routine dental visits is a must for good oral hygiene. But do you actually know how...

Aging is a natural process, but cognitive decline does not have to be. While it is true that some mental functions may slow down with...

Age Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. About a third of people 85 and older show signs of the disease. The genes...

Only one fourth of sunscreens on store shelves in the United States deliver safe and effective protection against the harmful rays of the...

One powerful action you can take to improve your mental health at any age is strengthening your social connectedness. Yet, certain life...

As we age, bone density can lessen, and there are various reasons for this. Some are natural and unavoidable, but there are steps you can...

“Gardening promotes overall health and quality of life, physical strength, fitness and flexibility, cognitive ability, and...

Researchers found that those living within a mile of golf courses have 126 percent higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease than...

It’s no secret that staying active is important for healthy aging, but not every workout needs to involve breaking a sweat. In fact, one...

Wildfires, tornados, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters displace millions of Americans each year, and in many instances,...

What Is Collagen? Collagen is a protein your body makes naturally. It makes up about a third of all of the protein in your body. It’s...

What does it mean to age gracefully? You can’t stand in a checkout line without seeing at least a few magazine headlines about how to...

Need to turn your head to check for traffic, or reach into the cupboard for a plate? Want to improve your golf swing — or your cha-cha?...

Seniors are at higher risk for injury, and each fall can result in anything from a minor bruise to a serious hip fracture. These injuries...

Many people know the feeling that comes after a few too many drinks: a pounding headache, clammy skin, racing thoughts and an upset...

With the first generation of people exposed widely to technology now approaching old age, how has its use affected their risk of...

Death, alas, comes for us all. So why do so many of us avoid discussing it? As USA Today reports, a survey released last year found that...

Can the Excuses: Just Get Moving! You can come up with a million reasons for not being physically active. Some might even be valid. But...