Health

While not a normal part of aging, depression and other mental health problems are not uncommon as you get older. In fact, it seems that depression in older people can be more severe and long-lasting than it is in younger people. If left untreated, depression can lead to diminished functioning,…

Most of us pledge to commit to healthy habits at the beginning of each year. And while few of us succeed, the costs of failure can be really damaging to us as we get older. We’re conditioned to plan for retirement, but for our own physical and mental well being?…

It’s no secret that there have been few successes when it comes to pharmaceutical breakthroughs for Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Little surprise then that patients and families are desperate to grab whatever treatments they see advertised or sold on drugstore shelves that promise some relief. That includes Prevagen, the dietary…

Your bike may be in storage right now but here’s some motivation to pump up those tires and get moving. Biking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active as you age. If you need some inspiration, watch 82-year-old Alf Peters and 70-year-old Kittie Weston-Knauer take command…

It’s common enough these days for older couples to find themselves divorcing. In fact, the rate of divorce among those over 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. Divorce at this stage of life can have a profound impact on each spouse, as well as on the extended family of adult…

Winter may not be the most conducive time to discovering the great outdoors, but a new article in Ozy may be just the reason you need to start planning your spring outside activities. The article highlights the research of Japanese scientist Dr. Qing Li, whose work on the health benefits…