
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….

Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s A study published in the January issue…

Cancer Screening Responsible for Drop in Deaths Deaths from cancer have been decreasing over time….

Many women mistakenly think of colon cancer as primarily a men’s health issue, which may…

As women age, we often worry about the possibility of cognitive decline, and with good…

Common symptoms of osteoarthritis such as finger joint pain and stiffness that can make activities…

Prediabetes is more common in the postmenopausal years than many of us realize, affecting approximately…

What can I do to reduce the likelihood of getting a yeast infection, and what’s…

If you typically stay active by walking, hiking, gardening, or engaging in other outdoor activities,…

Do you experience pain when your bladder is full, but brush it off as just…

Time-Restricted Eating Did Not Benefit Weight or Health in Trial In a relatively small randomized,…

In April of this year, the U.S. government awarded millions of dollars to scientists to…

Chronic inflammation is associated with brain-related health issues, including Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline….

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…

The Fourth of July is a perfect time for outdoor celebrations. Grilled burgers, hotdogs, chips,…

Do you struggle to fall asleep at night? Do you wake up and find it…

A growing number of home microbiome test kits come with big promises for what they…

Adding a Drug to Hormone Therapy Reduced the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence A new…

The benefits of physical activity are well-established. Not only can being physically active make you…

Q: I was starting to have memory lapses and trouble concentrating before retirement. But since…

I had an episode of shortness of breath, coughing, and wheezing during an exercise class….

Numerous studies have found that being physically active right before learning new information can help…

High cholesterol, medically known as hyperlipidemia, nearly doubles the risk of heart disease. If your…

I’ve fallen a few times over the past several months. Is this a normal part…

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…

Snow is for sledding, snowball fights, and snowmen. It’s not for your driveway— but unfortunately,…

Over 60 million women in the United States are living with some form of heart…

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

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,…

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we researched the latest information on diet and…

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

Associations of Plant-Based Foods with Health Depend on the Level of Processing A plant-based dietary…

Although headlines sometimes give the impression that one groundbreaking nutrition study will change food-based guidance,…

Leafy green vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins are the well-established staples of a…

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