Results for "Senior Health"

As you get older, your muscles start wasting away. On average, you can expect to lose about 1% of your muscle mass each year after age 50. Over time, that...

Choosing the right senior care setting for yourself or for someone you care about can feel overwhelming. It’s a big decision and it’s not just about health...

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health at any age. But as you grow older, fitness takes on new meaning. Exercise isn’t just...

Cancer screenings are an important part of your preventive health. Screenings can spot disease early, often before symptoms appear. That can sometimes...

As you get older, you may expect to feel a little slower. Climbing the stairs might leave you feeling winded. Yard work takes longer. Or you find yourself...

As you get older, your nutrition needs change. You might also have changes in your appetite, energy and ability to cook or eat regularly. That can put...

A broken bone is never ideal. But for adults 65 and older, a fracture isn’t just a break. It can be life-altering.  As we age, bones tend to heal more...

When someone you know is living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, you may notice changes in how they talk, act or respond to you. As the disease...

Getting older has its ups and downs. You’ve gained wisdom, life experience and maybe even a little more patience. But you’ve probably also noticed some...

You look at the back of your hand, your neck or even your leg...and you notice something. A spot you've never seen before. Could it be skin cancer? Or...