
A Healthy Lifestyle Today Can Make Up for Past Behaviors
If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…

If you’re a woman over 50 who’s recently embraced a healthy lifestyle, you might wonder…

After menopause, women experience significant hormonal changes that can affect bone density, muscle mass, and…

As women age, their bones become more vulnerable to osteoporosis, a condition in which bones…

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

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

Pickleball, a once relatively unknown racket sport, has rapidly gained traction, and its appeal is…

My front tooth has chipped several times. Each time the dentist repairs it, the fix…

Simpler Screening Detects More Cervical Cancer, Precancerous Lesions Scientists have developed a new, more effective…

I’ve been diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome. Is surgery my only option? If tingling, numbness,…

When assessing your risk for cardiovascular disease, you know to pay close attention to your…

Osteoporosis weakens bones, making them more prone to fractures, particularly in the spine, hips, and…

Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, according to the Centers for…

A 2023 survey found that 74 percent of U.S. adults take some kind of dietary…

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

At some point during your 50s or 60s, your vision may have lost some of…

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…

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…
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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,…

As women age, our nutritional needs change. Estrogen levels after menopause can result in the…

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

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

Getting older is a privilege for which most of us are grateful. Looking older is…

I like to treat myself to a monthly manicure, but I worry about potential health…

The heart and brain benefits of light to-moderate alcohol consumption are often debated, as various…

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…

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…

I want to reduce my food waste, but I don’t want to eat spoiled food….

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

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

Everyone starts to lose a little muscle mass starting at about age 30. Unfortunately, sarcopenia,…

Even if you don’t make New Year’s resolutions, at this time of year, you probably…

The Folklore. Chestnuts are here, and just in time for the holidays! Whether roasting over…

Why is low-dose aspirin recommended for prevention of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke?…

Joint pain is a common complaint, especially among older adults. Joint pain often occurs in…

Ibuprofen is in a family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Ibuprofen is the…

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), GERD can cause stomach juices to flow…

Regular physical activity is a key element of a healthy lifestyle. Exercising most days of…

© Peter Dazeley | Getty Images A cough, a sneeze, or even laughter can cause…

Between seven and eight million Americans suffer with psoriasis. According to the National Psoriasis Foundation,…

Smartwatches and smart rings are wearable technological marvels jam packed with sensors and chips that…