Healthy Aging

Your guide to expert information on healthy living and caregiving

Diseases & Conditions

Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know as You Age

Overview An estimated 5.2 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common form of dementia in the world and […]

Low Vision: What You Need to Know as You Age

Overview Seeing is believing, right? But eyesight often gets worse with age. A pair of bifocals or reading […]

Insomnia: What You Need to Know as You Age

Overview While the rest of the world is sleeping, some people remain wide-awake due to insomnia. It’s the […]

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Family Caregiver Resources

The Surprising Health Bonus of Caregiving

Could caregiving actually boost your longevity? Look inside the findings of Johns Hopkins research and discover how the […]

The Lifesaving Power of Your Phone

The information and apps you have on your phone might just save your life or someone else’s. Here’s […]

The Power of a Health Care Advocate

Another set of ears can ease your health care journey. A Johns Hopkins expert takes you through the […]

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Healthy Body

Diabetes and Vision: Understanding the Link

Uncontrolled blood sugar can affect you from head to toe—including your eyes. Yet Johns Hopkins research shows that […]

Pump Up Your Health

Strength training is one of the most important things you can do to feel younger longer. Let a […]

Managing Diabetes: Six Healthy Steps with the Most Benefit

Want to boost your overall health with diabetes? A Johns Hopkins expert offers healthy strategies to help you […]

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Healthy Connections

Do You Have a Healthy Number of Friends?

Research points to the importance of friendship for psychological well-being for both men and women. Discover whether your […]

Specialists in Aging: Do You Need a Geriatrician?

When your children were little, you probably took them to a pediatrician. After all, babies and children have […]

Forgiveness: Your Health Depends on It

Conflict doesn’t just weigh down the spirit; it can lead to physical health issues. But these steps from […]

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Healthy Mind

Memory: Myth Versus Truth

Can brain games really give you a boost? Does your diet affect your recall? A Johns Hopkins expert […]

How to Cope with a Later-Life Crisis

If you or a loved one is going through what seems like a midlife crisis a little later […]

The Power of Positive Thinking

Are you a glass-half-full or glass-half-empty kind of person? The answer could make a difference in your heart […]

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