Good posture is an important part of long-term health, according to the National Institutes of Health. Slouching and slumping over can make your spine more fragile…
Fatigue in Older Adults
Fatigue is a feeling of weariness, tiredness, or lack of energy. It can be a normal response to physical activity, emotional stress, boredom, or lack…
Heart Health and Aging
How Does the Heart Work? Your heart is a strong muscle that pumps blood to your body. A normal, healthy adult heart is about the…
5 Warning Signs You May Have a Nutrition Deficiency
Are you getting enough essential vitamins and minerals? Research shows it’s a common concern among older adults in the U.S. — the majority of people 55…
14 of Summer’s Top Nonfiction Books
What’s a summer read? Why not an in-depth biography of President James A. Garfield or playwright August Wilson? If those sound too heavy for this sunny season, dive…
Tingling Hands? Painful Feet? 7 Warning Signs of Neuropathy You Should Never Ignore
It’s not unusual for neurologist Eva Feldman, M.D., to see patients who are experiencing pain or strange sensations in their feet. “They say, ‘My feet hurt,…