
Cholesterol Ratio – What is a Normal Reading?
Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…

Add “cholesterol ratio” to the complex terminology of lipid panels. A lipid panel is a…

More than 60 million women in the United States have heart disease, and one of…

A third of adults over age 60 have occasional constipation, but being a woman of…

There are countless studies showing that physical activity helps improve mental and physical health, and…

One of the best ways to improve and speed up your recovery from a major…

Walking is a favorite exercise here at Focus on Healthy Aging—it’s something you can do…

When do we feel that we have reached old age? That varies. Many of us…

Getting older means inevitable physical declines and losses that may transform your life. But—as my…

Given that lack of time is one of the most-often cited excuses for not exercising,…

Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart…
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Phototherapy Demonstrates Promise for Alzheimer’s Treatment A new study has demonstrated promising results using photobiomodulation…

Of all the things you can do to stay healthy, sipping water throughout the day…

People experience more pain as they age, women are more prone to pain than men,…

I have all the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), including abdominal pain, gas, bloating,…

A stroke, also known as a brain attack, happens when blood flow to the brain…

Q: Other than light therapy, are there any effective ways to reduce the impact of…

Researchers are learning more about how certain immune cells and hormones affect the course of…

Treating Hearing Loss May Reduce Cognitive Decline in At Risk Older Adults In a randomized…

One roadblock to adopting new, healthier, behaviors—like moving more and cooking healthy meals at home—is…

Sports supplements come in many shapes and sizes, from tablets and capsules to liquids, powders,…

I tend to make less healthful food choices when I’m tired. Is this a real…

Studies suggest that approximately one in two women ages 50 and older will break a…

Beet, or beetroot, supplements are gaining quite a following for a number of health benefits,…
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Between memory lapses and noticeable struggles with focus and decision- making, you might think that…

The Best Exercise for Longevity National Institutes of Health guidelines recommend that adults get at…

Most people don’t give their colon a second thought until it’s time for a colonoscopy….

Q: I’m 67. Is it really possible to reduce high cholesterol with lifestyle changes? A:…

Staying active is essential to our health. But trying to walk, run, bike, or play…

Regardless of your age or physical condition, you can improve your balance and increase your…

Erythritol Associated with More Cardiovascular Events A study found that higher levels of the popular…

With the many health concerns facing postmenopausal women, it’s easy to overlook bone health. After…

Many Americans are sleeping poorly or not getting enough sleep. More than 25 percent of…

Does this scenario sound familiar? You see your doctor and discuss a medical condition you…

The ongoing INTERSTROKE study, which involves thousands of people from 32 nations around the world,…

Remember that old saying, “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never…

Spinal stenosis can cause pain in the legs and/or the lower back when walking, and…

We all lose muscle as we age. Roger A. Fielding, PhD, a professor of biochemical…

The medical term for a bone spur is an osteophyte, which means bone growth. Bone…

According to the Mayo Clinic, stroke recovery can include recovery of movement, speech, swallowing, strength,…

According to the National Library of Medicine, caffeine is the number one stimulant used by…

Droopy upper eyelids that occur with age affect both eyes. Your eyelids themselves don’t really…

Do you have high blood pressure, or hypertension (HT)? If you do, are you making…

While aerobic activities like walking, jogging, gardening, swimming, and playing tennis or pickleball are an…