The old wives’ tale that eating carrots is good for your eyesight isn’t entirely a myth. Eating carrots and other colorful vegetables as part of a healthy diet won’t improve your visual acuity, but along with other preventive measures like wearing sunglasses, avoiding smoking, and maintaining a healthy weight, a healthy diet helps prevent some […]
Mayo Clinic Q&A: Dysphagia Is a Common Concern with Several Possible Explanations
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My mother is in her 80s and sometimes has trouble swallowing when she’s eating. She says it’s not bothering her much, but I feel like it’s starting to affect Read More
In an ideal world, we’d all have most of our meals prepped and packed on Sunday night. We’d rest easy knowing that we could grab healthy, tasty options as soon as we walked Read More
We all know the importance of a good night’s sleep. Sufficient sleep is essential for good health and memory. It also keeps us focused and productive during our waking hours. Roughly half of older Read More
A few years ago, my grandmother suffered a fall and broke her hip. She has never fully recovered and is now constantly fearful of falling. She has significantly limited her activities to prevent a fall Read More
Worldwide, people are living longer. In 2000, one in 10 people in the U.S. were age 65 and over, and by 2035 the United Nations predicts that one in five will be 65 and older — with over 6% of the Read More
It’s no secret that aging takes a toll on the body’s systems — including the heart. But you can take steps in your own life to limit that toll. First, know the facts. Heart Read More
For a simple, sensational soup, turn to chopped items from the grocery store One of the many things that can get complicated as we age is our relationship with food. As we get older, our Read More
10 exercises that enhance strength and balance By the time we reach age 30, we start to lose muscle mass — about 3% to 5% per decade — and as we get older, that loss accelerates. If we’re inactive, the Read More
5 self-care tips to help you thrive When it comes to healthy aging, some simple daily habits can help us stay in good shape. No matter our age, eating a nutritious diet, staying physically active and Read More