Healthy Aging

Your guide to expert information on healthy living and caregiving

Diseases & Conditions

Diabetes: What You Need to Know as You Age

Overview Diabetes is a problem that has many consequences: If you have the disease, your body can no […]

Depression: What You Need to Know as You Age

 Overview If you’re one of the more than 14.8 million American adults who experiences major depression, you may […]

Hypertension: What You Need to Know as You Age

Overview You can’t see high blood pressure, also called hypertension. And most of the time, you can’t feel […]

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Family Caregiver Resources

Tough (But Important) Conversations

As far as conversations with loved ones go, talking about assisted care living and other end-of-life issues may […]

Your Pharmacist: A Partner for Good Health

Your pharmacist is a great source of knowledge and support. Here’s how this health care professional can help […]

Help for Managing Multiple Medications

Dealing with multiple meds each day—for you or a loved one—can be challenging. But it’s not uncommon. So […]

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Healthy Body

Take Your Diet to the Mediterranean

It’s an easy (and delicious!) change that can turn your diet into a disease-fighting tool. See what’s on […]

Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Risk: What’s the Connection?

Studies show that controlling blood pressure can help lower Alzheimer’s risk. Now Johns Hopkins researchers find that certain […]

Arthritis? Joint Symptoms You Can’t Ignore (and Ones You Can)

Not all joint symptoms are arthritis symptoms. A Johns Hopkins arthritis expert shares clues about what your joints […]

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Healthy Connections

The Friend Who Keeps You Young

Caring for a pet is great for both your physical and emotional health. A Johns Hopkins expert shares […]

Could Your Marriage Benefit From Counseling?

While some people associate counseling with newlyweds, there are many ways in which even couples who have been […]

Finding a New Center

Move over, bingo! Senior centers are undergoing quite a transformation in order to keep up with baby boomers. […]

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Healthy Mind

Memory: 5 Ways to Protect Your Brain Health

A Johns Hopkins expert offers simple lifestyle tips that can benefit your brain and protect against memory problems. […]

Stress Management: Important at Any Age

You may be retired with grown children, but stress doesn’t magically disappear. Here are the top stressors to […]

Memory Lapse or Dementia? 5 Clues to Help Tell the Difference

When are little memory slipups normal, and when should you consider seeing the doctor? A Johns Hopkins expert […]

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