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 […]

Struggling with your own files or those of a loved one you care for? These steps and tools—from […]

When a spouse is diagnosed with a serious health condition, what can you say? What should you do? […]

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

Johns Hopkins researchers found that people who made certain healthy choices reduced their risks significantly. See if you’re […]

Don’t hesitate to discuss urinary incontinence with a doctor. Here’s an overview of some of the treatments that […]

Want to lower your risk of falls and stay healthy at home? A Johns Hopkins expert explains how […]

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 […]