1 of 5 / Healthy Aging Basics
View AllWhat Is Normal Aging?
Know what’s natural as you age and what’s not, and learn steps you can try to delay or lessen the changes.
Nutrition Questions for Your Doctor
Getting proper nutrition can get harder with age because of loss of appetite or problems with chewing or swallowing food.
Getting Fit for Life
It's important to keep moving no matter how old you are. Exercise keeps your body and your brain healthy.
Tips for More Energy
With aging comes wisdom, perspective, and yes, changes that may sap your energy.
2 of 5 / Preventive Care
View AllSceenings You Need When You're 50+
At your annual physical, make sure your doctor performs or recommends these tests that may save your health -- and your life.
Essential Medical Tests After 60
Just because you are older than 60, don't think you can't be vital and healthy. But do you know what to do to stay healthy?
Avoid Muscle Loss
In your 30s, you start to lose muscle mass and function. The cause is age-related sarcopenia or sarcopenia with aging.
Boost Your Immunity
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger? Immunity tends to get weaker with age.
3 of 5 / Relationships & Sex
View All4 of 5 / Caregiving
View All7 Tips for New Caregivers
Every caregiving case is different and it's hard to know how to prepare. Here are some general tips for new caregivers.
Keeping Your Loved One Healthy
You can play a role in keeping your loved one healthy. Follow these caregiving tips to make sure they are feeling their best.
Long-Distance Caregiving
If your mother lives in Phoenix and you're in New York, how do you help take care of them?
Caregiving Finances
When you become a caregiver, there may be unexpected costs to giving your loved one the care they need.
5 of 5 / Planning for the Future
View AllHome Care
Hiring someone to help can be one of the most important decisions you make. So how can you make that choice easier?
Assisted Living
Assisted living is a type of housing designed for people who need various levels of medical and personal care.
End-of-Life Planning
If you plan for end-of-life care, it can bring you peace of mind to know your wishes will be honored.
Suggested Reads about Healthy Aging
AI ‘Companion’ Robots: The Next Must-Have Health Tech?
More and more people are using companion robots to boost social connection, mental support, and overall health. The science suggests it’s more than a gimmick.
Helping Loved Ones With Cognitive Decline Give Up the Car Keys
Some with cognitive decline may still be safe to drive. But impairment often gets worse, and at some point, these difficult conversations will be needed.
Grip Strength Is a Crucial Vital Sign Your Doc Has Never Taken
Grip strength, at any age, reveals clues to your overall health, can red-flag future disease, and even help predict how long you’ll live. Here’s how to measure and improve it.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Might Help Hearing, Study Finds
Consuming more omega-3 fatty acids may lower the risk of age-related hearing loss, according to new research.
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