By the time they reach their 80s, most Americans will have developed one or more cataract, a condition in which the eye’s natural lens becomes...
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Catering to readers seeking insights on adopting healthier habits for their physical and mental well-being, this section offers practical advice on exercise, fitness, heart health, nutrition, and other facets of personal wellness. From tips on movement and diet to in-depth discussions about cardiovascular health and the mind-body connection, the goal is to provide a well-rounded perspective on taking an informed, holistic approach to one's health.
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What Is the First Sign of Cataracts?
If you’ve noticed that your vision is worsening as you age, you might be wondering if what you’re experiencing are the early signs of cataracts,...
What Are Cataracts?
As adults get on in years, many come to a gradual realization that they’re just not seeing as clearly as they once did. It may...
Open-Heart Surgery
Learning that the cause of your chest pain is a blockage in the arteries of the heart can be frightening! But the good news is...
Brain Health and Preventing Dementia
Dementia terrifies us all. No one wants to live through it, and no one wants to see their loved ones live through it. Unfortunately, almost...
Safeguard Your Strength
Muscle loss is inevitable with age. After age 30, most people lose about 3 to 5 percent of their muscle mass each decade, with the...
Dental Health and Your Body
An estimated 70 percent of older adults have gum disease (periodontitis) and 20 percent have untreated tooth decay, putting them at risk for hypertension, cardiovascular...
Don’t Ignore Walking Leg Cramps
Peripheral arterial disease is a common and underdiagnosed condition that can be an early warning for heart attacks and stroke. New guidelines suggest that looking...
How COVID Could Change Cancer Treatment
During the COVID-19 pandemic, oncologists noticed something strange. Some people with cancer who developed severe COVID infections showed an unexpected side effect: Their cancer appeared...
The Healing Power of Friendship
In 2023, the United States Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, MD, issued an advisory pinpointing loneliness, isolation, and lack of personal connections as an “underappreciated public...
Benzodiazepines and Invisible Illness
The opioid epidemic has gained widespread attention, but another class of drugs is quietly causing an epidemic of invisible illness: benzodiazepines. More than 30 million...
Capitalizing on Core Strength
Many people who exercise focus on leg and arm strength to maintain mobility, but the strength of the muscles of your torso—your core muscles—determines how...
