Steady Exercise and Heart Health
Learn how exercise reduces your risk of heart disease.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Prevention
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer for American women. About 1 in 8 women in the US will develop breast...
How to Survive the Most Common Winter Illnesses
In addition to the freezing temperatures, winter also brings with it an increased risk of a variety of illnesses and...
How to Have Difficult Conversations With A Parent
Maintaining a sense of independence is an important part of getting older. But time and our bodies often have other...
Why Is It Important to Know My Family Medical History?
During an appointment with a family physician or healthcare provider, we’re often asked a number of questions...
How to Cope With a Parent Who Has Hoarding Disorder
Hoarding affects people of all ages, however, the average age for hoarders to seek treatment is 50. Hoarding is a...
Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Caring for older adults suffering from dementia is no easy task. You want to love and support them as best you can,...
What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
Of all the conditions that impact your senses with age, glaucoma may be the hardest to see (no pun intended)....
Downsizing a Home: A Checklist for Caregivers
Sometimes, caring for an aging parent can go above and beyond helping them with physical tasks, like bathing,...
All About Shingles: What You Need To Know
The pitfalls of aging can sometimes be painful, especially when it comes to shingles. The shingles virus, also known...
10 Tips For Healthy Aging
The legend of the Fountain of Youth—a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who sips from it—has been part...
