One of the advantages of turning 65—and becoming eligible for Medicare—is that you also are eligible for an annual Medicare…
Medications that are safe and effective for younger people sometimes can be dangerous for people nearing their 70s or older.…
The word “collagen” comes from the Greek word “glue”—and that’s a good word to describe the body’s most abundant protein.…
The protein collagen provides skin with elasticity and structure and plays an important role in the production of new skin cells. The…
You have probably heard about near-death experiences (NDEs). You may be familiar with the dark tunnel into light, out-of-body experience,…
If you’ve exhausted all nonsurgical options to ease the pain of an arthritic hip, it might be time for you…
Ecchymosis, commonly known as bruising, isn’t typically worrisome, but people do wonder, Why do I bruise so easily? especially as…
Most midlife-aged women think about their bone health only when a friend or older family member is diagnosed with osteoporosis,…
What does it mean to be older? For many of us, part of the description of the stereotypical elderly person…
As a physician, Sally Willard Burbank, MD, regularly works with patients and families who are affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s…
Collagen is the body’s most abundant protein, making up 30 percent of the total. And it is the core structural…
Multiple studies have shown that people are more scared of losing their vision than they are of losing their hearing,…
Erectile dysfunction is responsive to natural remedies like diet, exercise, nutrition, and even certain smells.
Wrinkles and the other effects of aging can be reduced by the consumption of certain anti-aging foods on a regular basis.
Driving safety isn’t just about adhering to road rules: It’s also about understanding and adapting to the changes our bodies…