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 […]

A Johns Hopkins nutritionist sets the record straight on common misconceptions about nutrition for healthy aging. When it […]

While more people are surviving strokes, many still face long-term disability. But Johns Hopkins research finds promising ways […]

Is a Virtual Colonoscopy Right for You? 5 Things to Know If you’re over 50, colonoscopy procedures are […]

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 […]

Stress may be a part of life, but it doesn’t have to get the best of you. Follow […]

Music can be medicine for your mind, with benefits from memory improvement to stress relief. Learn what Johns […]

Are you feeling a little guilty about your daily, mid-afternoon snooze? Don’t. Research shows that catching a few […]