Simply walking from your front door to your mailbox in the summer heat can be dangerous, especially for older adults taking certain medications.

A commonly used over-the-counter medication that can provide allergy and cold relief or serve as a sleep aid may increase a person’s risk of dementia.

When thinking about how to age gracefully and live a long, vibrant life, most people prioritize things like exercise routines, healthy eating, and regular check-ups.

There are some tried-and-true habits to help you feel sharp, alive, and well in the coming year — and they’re easy to practice. Adopting even just one of these easy strategies can make a meaningful difference in how you feel and function.

Your liver is one of the hardest working organs in your body. It cleans your blood, helps digest food and keeps you healthy. But did you know that some common medications can make your liver sick?

A registered dietitian explains how our digestive system changes as we get older and why it can also impact our food preferences.

You’re probably familiar with the most common age-related eye conditions: glaucoma, cataracts, dry eye, and age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Thyroid Eye Disease, or TED, while less common and less familiar to most people, still affects about 63,000 individuals in the United States. 

If you’ve donated a pint of blood in your lifetime, you’re in a special group. About 37% of the U.S. population is eligible to give blood; however, only 3% do.

Alzheimer's disease affects millions of people worldwide, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk and protect your brain health.

Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol.