Numbers are important to Jan Sirota, a retired investment banker who lives in Sarasota, Florida. Sirota just celebrated 11 years of...

If you're in your 60s, 70s or even older, you might think your days of productively pumping iron are behind you. That's just not true,...

Changes in Your Skin A new spot on your skin or one that changes size, shape, or color could be a sign of skin cancer. Another is a spot...

The majority of lung cancers are diagnosed in the later stages of the condition. Screening can help detect lung cancer earlier in high...

There is no single agreed-upon prescription for aging bodies, no supplement that experts contend is good for everyone to stay sharp and...

I’m 41, and I won’t lie, I feel old AF when I wake up each morning. The fact that we’ll be closer to 2050 than to the year 2000 soon is...

Check your fingers and toes for signs of serious health issues. Like your hair, your nails are made up of dead cells. That’s why it...

People rarely talk about bladder health, but everyone is affected by it. Located in the lower abdomen, the bladder is a hollow organ,...

Diabetes is a serious disease, and it affects many older adults. People get diabetes when their blood glucose, also called blood sugar,...

Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a general term to describe the loss of cognitive functioning, like the ability to remember,...

You know that exercise can help keep your heart healthy. “It can lower blood pressure, help you with weight control, and improve insulin...

“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” - Dr. Seuss As children grow up and leave the family home, many parents...

Chronic inflammation plays a central role in some of the most challenging diseases of our time, including rheumatoid arthritis, cancer,...

Aging can be a beautiful thing, and it is ultimately something we can be grateful for as proof that we get to live another day. But,...

On average, how many hours do you sleep each night? For most healthy adults, guidelines suggest at least seven hours of slumber. But...

Animals renowned for their outstanding night vision include owls, cats, tarsiers (a tiny primate in Southeast Asia) — and even the dung...

Taking daily multivitamins appears to slow cognitive aging by about 2 years in older adults, three new studies show. In the latest study,...

When you were a child, an adult probably encouraged you to brush your teeth a couple of times a day. When you got a bit older, they added...

Helen Mongelia's 102 years reflect the mysterious alchemy of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that coalesce to aid...

As people age, maintaining good health becomes increasingly important, and probiotics can play a significant role in supporting the...