Health

Sleep on It: Helping Older Adults Get Better Rest

We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep. Sufficient sleep is essential for good health and memory. It…

3 years ago

The Role of our Minds to Avoid Falls

A few years ago, my grandmother suffered a fall and broke her hip. She has never fully recovered and is…

4 years ago

6 Lifestyle Changes to Lower Blood Pressure

It’s no secret that aging takes a toll on the body’s systems — including the heart. But you can take…

4 years ago

Tips to Combat Age-Related Forgetfulness

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: Why do people become more forgetful as they age? A: It's common…

6 years ago

Early treatment for rheumatoid arthritis prevents joint damage

The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts Q: I was just diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The doctor wants to me…

6 years ago

Loss of balance could signal underlying medical condition

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My grandmother, who is 82, has no major health issues, but she's become rather weak and frail…

7 years ago

Decline in dementia rate offers ‘cautious hope’

By Beverly Merz Harvard Health Blog According to the Alzheimer's Association's 2015 Facts and Figures sheet: "The number of Americans…

8 years ago

Is it a health problem, or is it just aging?

Harvard Health Letters As we age, we all notice changes in our bodies, from our reflexes to our libido. But…

8 years ago

Longevity gene may boost brain power

Source: University of California at San Francisco whatdoctorsknow.com A new study has demonstrated that people with a variant of a…

9 years ago

Sexuality, Aging and the Rise of Sexually Transmitted Infections

By Rhonda Alexander During teenage and young-adult years, sexually transmitted infections (STI)—and how to prevent them—is a regular topic of…

11 years ago

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