NEWS / AGING

It Pays to Complain

Who hasn't been shocked by the size of a hospital or doctor bill? The good news: you can appeal these costs and often get them reduced. >

Flexibility Linked to a Longer Life

People who are flexible -- able to stretch and turn easily -- tend to live longer. You can improve your flexibility. Here's how. >

High Blood Pressure Raises Your Risk of Alzheimer's

Keeping your BP low or under control is one of the best things you can do to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's and other dementias. >

Exercise Intensity Boosts the Brain

Getting your heart pumping with high-intensity exercise doesn't just help your heart. It builds your brain, too. And the improvements last. >

Sugar Ages You

Eating foods with lots of sugar speeds up cellular aging. Some simple ways to cut back and rejuvenate. >

Steps to Slow Age-Related Macular Degeneration

A good diet and nutritional supplements can help slow the progression of some forms of macular degeneration, even at later stages >

A Good Way to Cut Your Risk of Dementia

One risk factor tops all others when it comes to the lapses in memory that characterize dementia, and it's something you can largely fix. >

Depression and Dementia, a Two-Way Street

Which comes first: depression or dementia? Memory issues are depressing, and treating depression can improve cognitive performance. >

Programs for Seniors and Caregivers Are Often Overlooked

Resources are available to help older adults as they age and care for aging loved ones, but few know about or take advantage of them. >

What's the Best Way to Measure Exercise -- In Minutes or Steps?

You know you need to be active, but should you track your fitness journey in step counts or in terms of the amount of time spent exercising? >

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