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Online Images Often Show the Wrong Way to Take Blood Pressure

More than half of the online images of a person having their BP taken showed the wrong way to do it. This can lead to mistaken treatment. >

Fighting a Health Insurance Denial? Here Are 7 Tips To Help

Denying a claim is essentially standard operating procedure. Health insurance companies will make you jump through hoops. Here's what to do. >

A Hedge Against Loneliness

Social media contacts are fine, but if you're feeling lonely, the best way to combat it is to attend a live event -- ideally with others. >

Lithium Deficiency Raises the Risk of Alzheimer's

The discovery that people who develop Alzheimer's often are deficient in lithium led researchers to seek a form of it safe for seniors. >

This Test Tells You More About Your Heart Attack Risk

Wondering if you need a statin? Calcium scans are painless and can tell doctors whether your arteries are narrowing due to atherosclerosis. >

Heart Scarring, Arrhythmias Seen in Aging Athletes

Thickening or scarring of the heart muscle is not uncommon in aging athletes and can bring on an irregular heartbeat. There's help. >

Fighting Frailty One Quick Step at a Time

Seniors who up their walking pace by 14 steps a minute gain more functionality and independence. It's also a hedge against frailty. >

A Cold Sore-Alzheimer's Connection

Herpes simplex-1, the virus that causes cold sores is very common. Left untreated, it also appears to raise the risk of Alzheimer's. >

Be a Carb Connoisseur

Choosing high-quality, unrefined carbohydrates and dietary fiber makes for a healthier old age. Go for fruits, veggies and whole grains. >

Having a Hearing Aid Helps Seniors with Hearing Loss Avoid Isolation

Hearing loss can cause seniors to lose touch with others, leaving them lonely. Hearing aids help them stay connected and make new friends. >

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