As we age, it becomes more likely that we will fall and break a hip or a shoulder. The Centers for...
Living well
Do you know about these free and low-cost benefits?
Judith Graham reports for Kaiser Health News on several programs that offer free and low-cost...
Five ways to ensure the people you love are safe and healthy
At least once a year, every caregiver should engage the older people they love in what can be...
Herbal remedies, including supplements, can cause serious harm
More than 150 million Americans take dietary supplements and herbal remedies. Most of them fail to...
How much fatty fish should you eat?
On a recent visit to my new primary care physician, I learned that the mercury level in my blood...
Vigorous exercise found to ward off dementia
Vigorous exercise can help keep your brain healthy and ward off dementia. Rachel Fairbank reports...
Yes, you need vitamin D, but not from supplements
Last year, a large study came out on vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acid supplements, supporting...
How to improve your memory
Believe it or not, we can improve our memory as we age. Dr. Richard Restak, a leading brain expert...
The Elder Index helps you see the cost of growing old
Lots of older adults are able to manage the cost of aging with some combination of Social Security...
Eating food high in fiber delivers many benefits
Carbohydrates are your primary source of energy. And, many complex carbohydrates provide fiber...