Healthy Aging

The good news about the health benefits of coffee remains strong. By and large, the evidence continues to support a daily coffee habit as beneficial to your health. As Scientific American magazine recently summed it up, “In 2026 alone, studies across disciplines have found that coffee could reduce dementia risk,…

As an older adult, there are so many reasons you should regularly do strength training (also known as resistance training). Whether at the gym, walking outside, or even inside your home, using either body movements or equipment like dumbbells or resistance bands, regularly engaging your muscles is going to help…

For those who are grandparents, there’s a lot to celebrate, yet a lot to be concerned about, in today’s world. It appears from recent data that about ⅔ of adults aged 65 and older are grandparents, and the older you get, the more likely you are to have grandchildren. In…

In this day and age, it’s hard to separate myth from reality, truth from scam. While we strive to provide you with solid information and evidence based on real scientific research, sometimes old myths die hard, or new health claims take hold without the requisite science behind them. Especially when…

There’s no doubt at this point that your lifestyle has a direct impact on how well you feel, move, and think as you get older. And physical movement has, time and again, proven to be an essential aspect of a healthy aging lifestyle, along with proper diet, sleep, and social…

As predictable as the arrival of shorter days and cooler weather, October also signifies the start of Medicare Open Enrollment season. Experts advise that you carefully review your current coverage as well as your anticipated health and medication needs for the coming year, and check whether your current plan (with…