Healthy Body

Nutrition: What You Need to Know for Healthy Aging

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

Virtual Colonoscopy Screening to Combat Colon Cancer

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

Heartburn’s Hidden Cancer Risk

Heartburn is common enough that almost everyone experiences it — and typically, it is a mild annoyance for […]

Take Your Diet to the Mediterranean

It’s an easy (and delicious!) change that can turn your diet into a disease-fighting tool. See what’s on […]

Arthritis? Joint Symptoms You Can’t Ignore (and Ones You Can)

Not all joint symptoms are arthritis symptoms. A Johns Hopkins arthritis expert shares clues about what your joints […]

Your Digestive System: 5 Ways to Support Gut Health

A Johns Hopkins digestive health expert discusses the ways your digestive system changes with age and shares the […]

Age-Defying Energy Levels

Age doesn’t have to drain your energy levels. Discover how to get more energy and feel your best […]

Fitness Tips for 50-Plus

Upping your daily activity level at 50-plus is more manageable when you follow these fitness tips from a […]

4 Top Ways to Live Longer

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

4 Ways to Improve Fall Safety

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

5 “Little” Health Issues That May Be Bigger Than You Think

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

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 […]

Managing Diabetes: Six Healthy Steps with the Most Benefit

Want to boost your overall health with diabetes? A Johns Hopkins expert offers healthy strategies to help you […]

Yoga’s Benefits from Head to Toe

Yoga is so much more than strengthening exercise. Even gentle poses can ease stress, improve balance, and boost […]

The Brain-Gut Connection

Anxiety and depression have been thought to contribute to gastro conditions like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). A Johns […]

Best Way to Age-Proof Your Vision

Simple lifestyle changes can help you control three common diseases of the older eye: glaucoma, cataracts and age-related […]

New Hope for Stroke Recovery

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

The Flu: 3 Ways to Fight Back at 50-Plus

Flu is a common but dangerous illness—especially for older adults. Here’s what a Johns Hopkins expert wants you […]

Is There Really Any Benefit to Multivitamins?

A recent look at multivitamins by Johns Hopkins researchers shows that there’s no proof of benefit, but there […]

Blood Pressure and Alzheimer’s Risk: What’s the Connection?

Studies show that controlling blood pressure can help lower Alzheimer’s risk. Now Johns Hopkins researchers find that certain […]

It’s Never Too Late: Five Healthy Steps at Any Age

Whatever healthy change you want to make, it’s not too late to see big benefits. Here are five […]

Making Knees New Again

Knee replacements are on the rise. Here’s what you should know from Johns Hopkins experts to help boost […]

Hip Fractures: Five Powerful Steps to Prevention

Don’t let this common bone break steal your independence and health. Johns Hopkins researchers are learning more and […]

Seven Ways to Get a Healthier Night’s Sleep

An estimated 18 million Americans still fail to get a good night’s sleep. If you or someone you […]

Solutions for a Leaky Bladder

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

Stay Strong: Four Ways to Beat the Frailty Risk

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

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. […]

Pump Up Your Health

Strength training is one of the most important things you can do to feel younger longer. Let a […]