The myth about longevity is that we have no control over how long we live. False. We do have some control — even…
The daisylike flowers of chamomile (Matricaria recutita) make an aromatic herbal tea that’s so safe it’s recommended by pediatricians to…
Leading cause of death, based on age... Birth to age 12 months: Birth defect Age 1 to 44: Unintentional injury…
If you have a spouse, relative or friend who is in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia…
Yawning is so contagious…and it can be embarrassing if done at the wrong place or the wrong time. But there's…
Bottom Line/HEALTH: There is no question at all that we are obsessed with looking and staying young. But the fact…
You really can change your life before it's too late... What is your greatest fear? For many people, it's death…and…
Few situations could be more tragic for older adults than being treated as if they have Alzheimer’s disease when they…
We did a study to determine if there really is an old-person smell. And in fact, evaluators could tell, based…
Who wants to look “mah-vel-ous, dahling”? Lots, apparently. Nearly two million visits to cosmetic dermatologists are made each year for…
As you get older, wardrobe and style choices that worked when you were younger may no longer be serving you…
“I’m sick of this wrinkled, sagging skin, so I’m thinking of getting a face-lift,” my friend Celia confided recently. “But…
In our youth-obsessed culture, it can be tough to face the fact of getting older. Many men and women find…
You can't escape aging. But many Americans are aging prematurely. Surprising fact: The US ranks 42nd out of 191 countries…
For those of us with desk jobs, it was a big bummer to learn that sitting on our bums for…
