
Reverse the Effects of Poor Habits
As a primary care physician, I often hear women express regret about past lifestyle choices….
As a primary care physician, I often hear women express regret about past lifestyle choices….
If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…
As we age, maintaining meaningful connections becomes increasingly important, yet many older adults find themselves…
Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s A study published in the January issue…
Forgetting where you left your keys or struggling to recall someone’s name is a common…
As we grow older, keeping our minds sharp becomes essential, and one of the most…
As women age, we often worry about the possibility of cognitive decline, and with good…
Getting a restful night’s sleep is essential for overall health, and for women, this may…
As we age, many of us worry about memory loss. While some cognitive changes are…
Multiple Health Conditions Linked to Worsening MS Symptoms People with multiple sclerosis (MS) who have…
This year has seen significant advances in understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer’s disease (AD), offering…
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition affecting the central nervous system, which includes the…
Memory is imperfect. Certain information may be harder to recall at one time or another….
As we age, safeguarding our brain health becomes crucial, especially as diminishing estrogen levels can…
A study led by researchers from University College London and Brighton and Sussex Medical School…
You’re in the grocery store shopping for avocados and suddenly you burst out in tears….
If you have difficulty hearing, you’re in good company. About one in three people between…
When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…
Keeping track of calories, carbs, fiber, and protein are familiar ways to gauge the nutritional…
Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….
Sleep quality and quantity are associated with many aspects of health, including better brain function,…
Individuals who experience early memory difficulties and whose partners agree that there may be memory…
Glaucoma is often referred to as the “silent thief of sight” because it progresses slowly…
Sex-Specific Criteria Help Predict Heart Disease Risk in Women Cardiovascular disease in women is often…
Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for…
Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you wake up and find it…
Got a sweet tooth? Use caution—too much sugar can wreak havoc on health, especially as…
Stress is a natural response to challenging situations, and not all stress is harmful. However,…
Keeping your blood pressure (BP) in a normal range may seem like fundamental advice for…
The snoring grows louder, like it’s building to some kind of crescendo. But instead, the…
Is there really a difference in the nutritional value of meat from grass-fed and grain-fed…
Struggling to find the right word now and again is a normal part of aging;…
Some changes in memory and thinking skills are frustrating, though normal, aspects of getting older….
Q: My wife is a mildly anxious person, but when we visit my daughter’s home, which…
Q: I was starting to have memory lapses and trouble concentrating before retirement. But since…
On their own, dementia and depression may seem to be very different conditions. Dementia is…
Numerous studies have found that being physically active right before learning new information can help…
Two separate diet plans— each associated with cognitive benefits on their own—have an even greater…
We’ve known for quite some time that avoiding sweets and processed foods is associated with…
Occasionally forgetting where you put your glasses, taking longer to recall a name, and walking…
If the times you go to sleep and awaken each day vary too much, you…
False-Positive Mammogram Result May be Warning of Later Breast Cancer Diagnosis Women who get a…
Cognitive stimulation—the kind associated with crossword puzzles, math games, and learning new hobbies—is a critical…
Cutting a Teaspoon of Salt Per Day Significantly Lowers Blood Pressure An antihypertensive medication is…
Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…
I recently read that a diagnostic lab is offering a new blood test for Alzheimer’s…
A Switch to New Blood Thinners May Not Suit Frail Elders New blood thinners developed…