Extreme heat can do more than make you sweat. According to a new study, it can make you age faster too. The study, published recently in...

Many people think that life expectancy is largely determined by genetics. However, genes play a much smaller role than originally...

Young kids and teenagers have enviable metabolisms. Even at rest, their bodies torch calories. As you already know, your metabolism slows...

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...

When you think about getting older, how do you picture it? The answer matters more than you think: Your attitude about aging, whether you...

At 101 years old, Dr. John Scharffenberg drives a red Toyota Prius and is a YouTube star, sharing healthy living tips he himself follows,...

Some say men take better care of their cars than they do themselves. But at least a car comes with an owner's manual telling you when...

Need another reason to prioritize your sleep? Not spending enough time in the two deep stages of sleep — slow-wave and rapid eye...

We don’t need to tell you there are several reasons why you should prioritize keeping active as you get older, but if you’re new to...

A recent review of over two dozen studies found that people aged 60 and older rely more heavily on over-the-counter (OTC) drugs than...

Slow Walking If your walking pace slows while you're in your 40s, it may be a sign you're aging faster than is typical. Walking is one of...

Outsmart Your Age More than nine in 10 older adults have some type of chronic disease, and almost eight in 10 have more than one....

As men get older, their testosterone levels naturally decrease, which can cause undesirable symptoms for some. However, adopting healthy...

You might consider blood pressure and heart health a bit like peanut butter and jelly. Yes, the two can exist separately and have...

If you're a smoker, you probably realize the dangers smoking may pose to your health. But have you ever thought about how the habit...

Statins are widely used cholesterol-lowering drugs that can reduce the risk of major heart-related health problems. Though statins...

Taking a daily aspirin? It could be worth asking yourself why, and if it’s still the best choice for you.  That’s because it’s been five...

Aging takes its toll on your feet as it does with the rest of your body. Given the amount of stress we place on our feet over a lifetime,...

Aging gracefully is a goal many aspire to achieve, and living a long, healthy life often becomes a top priority as we grow older. With...

In the summer of 1983, Katy Golden’s mom had stocked their kitchen in the suburbs of Detroit with Popsicles and bubble gum. Golden was 5...

Want to join the ranks of this enviable group? Experts who study them say these are the lifestyle choices that can help you live a...

Getting healthy at any age can feel overwhelming. And when you’re getting started later in life, the challenge can seem even greater....

Eat Healthy Fats You already know that saturated fats are bad for your arteries and heart health. But they may also harm your...

Humans today are living longer than ever before , but how many of those added years are spent in good health? A data-crunching survey...

New Year’s resolutions certainly get a bad rap. Jokes about the gym being crowded on January 1 but empty by February are par for the...

No matter how young you feel, the risk of certain conditions rises in your senior years. That doesn’t mean you’re destined to get sick or...

A 2019 survey found that globally, we think old age begins at 66. When asked to describe it, we usually use the term wise (35%),...

People have been telling you to brush, floss, and see your dentist regularly since childhood. But how seriously do you take oral health...

In a perfect world, you’d meet all your nutritional needs with made-from-scratch meals filled with whole food ingredients. But in the...

If you’re constantly asking others to repeat themselves—or you watch TV at full volume or with the closed captioning on—there’s a good...

You can’t change your age or your genetics, but by staying physically, mentally, and socially active, you may be able to reduce your risk...