Like hearing loss, osteoarthritis can be a common part of aging. It is one of the most common types of arthritis, and it most often affects people in late adulthood. Osteoarthritis occurs when cartilage in the joints wears away, causing the bones to rub against each other and to feel stiff.
Everyone knows that frustrating feeling: A friend has just asked you who that actor is in that sitcom you used to love in the 1990s, and you feel the answer floating around in your brain but you just can’t seem to procure it. “It’s on the tip of my tongue!” you say.
Have you heard of Seasonal Affective Disorder, also known (appropriately) as SAD?
There’s been some research that resveratrol – the chemical in red grapes, and in turn wine – is a powerful antioxidant that can reduce inflammation in various parts of the body.
We spend a lot of time thinking about heart health, memory and fitness, but bone health is less often talked about.
Balance training is important for people of all ages engaged in various exercises and athletics, but it is especially important for baby boomers and older adults.
Did you know that there are actually four types of exercise, all of which serve varied purposes?
Many people probably have both positive and negative feelings about retiring after working a 40-hour-or-longer work week for many years.
Flu season is just around the corner, and though the U.S. Centers for Disease and Control recommends that anyone older than 6 months is eligible for the flu shot, adults who are 65 and older and anyone with diabetes, asthma or chronic lung disease are some of the groups who should be given priority.
In the distant past, salt was so treasured and important that it was used as a currency in various parts of the world due to its many uses, especially in preserving food before the advent of refrigeration.