Healthy Aging

Your guide to expert information on healthy living and caregiving

Diseases & Conditions

Diabetes: What You Need to Know as You Age

Overview Diabetes is a problem that has many consequences: If you have the disease, your body can no […]

Depression: What You Need to Know as You Age

 Overview If you’re one of the more than 14.8 million American adults who experiences major depression, you may […]

Hypertension: What You Need to Know as You Age

Overview You can’t see high blood pressure, also called hypertension. And most of the time, you can’t feel […]

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Family Caregiver Resources

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 […]

Caregiving: Knowing When It’s Time for In-Home Help

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

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Healthy Body

The Hidden Risks of Hearing Loss

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

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 […]

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Healthy Connections

The Friend Who Keeps You Young

Caring for a pet is great for both your physical and emotional health. A Johns Hopkins expert shares […]

Could Your Marriage Benefit From Counseling?

While some people associate counseling with newlyweds, there are many ways in which even couples who have been […]

Finding a New Center

Move over, bingo! Senior centers are undergoing quite a transformation in order to keep up with baby boomers. […]

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Healthy Mind

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 […]

Protect Against a Retirement Risk

Lots of people dream of retiring … until it becomes a reality and the days seem too quiet […]

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