Healthy Aging

Your guide to expert information on healthy living and caregiving

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

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

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

The medical care a loved one with dementia needs might be straightforward. Learning to handle their emotions (and […]

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

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

Here are details about five common, presumably small concerns that could have major consequences—with expert advice on how […]

Not hearing well isn’t just frustrating; it can bring surprising health risks. Here’s what you need to know. […]

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

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

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

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

Even when it’s clear that change is needed or unavoidable, it can still be difficult. But these ideas […]

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

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