Lifestyle Tips for Men Over 50
As you enter your 50s, it may cause you to pause and reflect on your lifestyle and personal health. As you’re asking yourself where the time has gone, you may start to rethink some unhealthy
Aging and Depression — Is It Inevitable?
As you get older, there are some things that just can’t be avoided. In fact, getting older in itself is inevitable, no matter how hard you try to turn back the hands of time. But depression doesn’t have to be included in that list of “to be expected” as you age. However, older adults are at an increased risk for experiencing depression.
Is Back Pain Avoidable as We Age?
Whether it’s that first grey hair or needing to throw on some reading glasses, there are a few things as we get older that just kind of seem, well, inevitable. But can the same be said for back pain?
Test Your Knowledge About Alzheimer’s and Dementia
When it comes to Alzheimer's and dementia, there is a lot of misinformation out there. Put your knowledge to the test.
The Top Anti-Aging Tips for Women from a Dermatologist
As we age, we gain experience, wisdom and a new perspective on life. Unfortunately, we can also gain a few fine lines and dark spots, some redness and skin that isn’t as firm as it
How the New Blood Pressure Guidelines Affect You
It can often be difficult to keep up with important personal health information, like systolic and diastolic blood pressure readings, HDL and LDL cholesterol levels, fasting blood sugar, and so on, but it becomes increasingly
Seven Health Issues Every Man Should Know About
It’s a proven fact that men are less likely to visit the doctor than women. A recent Centers for Disease Control study finds that women are 33 percent more likely to visit the doctor than
How Finding Your Sense of Purpose in the New Year Can Add Years to Your Life
The inhabitants of Nicoya Peninsula, in Costa Rica, call it “plan de vida.” People that live in Okinawa, Japan, call it “Ikigai.” But in both languages, the premise is the same—it’s the reason you wake
These Seven Easy DIY Tests Can Signal When It’s Time to See the Doctor
You can make a huge impact on your health by staying current on all wellness visits, immunizations and recommended screenings for your age or health condition, but what about the times between preventive care visits?
Ten Foods That Could Improve Your Health and Longevity
In the early 2000s, scientists discovered that inhabitants of five “longevity hotspots” in the world were up to 10 times more likely to live to the age of 100 than people in other regions, including