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

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

Caring for an ill or aging loved one can be fulfilling, rewarding and it might even help your […]

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

A factor known as frailty can predict bigger health problems down the road. So how is frailty defined, […]

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

In Johns Hopkins research, meditation appeared to provide relief from anxiety and depression symptoms. Find out how simple […]

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 […]