Aging Well

Aging well is a lifestyle choice we all must make as our bodies grow older. We’ll help you navigate your holistic health care journey with tips, suggestions, age-specific information and health news stories that matter to you.

5 keys to weight-loss success

Diet tips that go beyond calorie cutting.

With 80,000 flu deaths last season, experts urge vaccination

Prevention is key—public health officials urge Americans to get an annual flu shot, to protect both yourself and those around you.

Fitter folks suffer milder strokes

'Exercise is the 401K of health. The more you put in it, the better your health is in old age.'

Patient Story

‘Like a miracle worker’

Vein treatment was the catalyst for Gordon Nederveld to change his lifestyle and lose 80 pounds.

To help beat heart disease, stay upbeat

Optimistic people not only take better care of themselves, they are also less likely to suffer from the damaging effects of stress.

Reclaim your pelvic health

Don't let pain during sex or bladder leakage issues keep you down.

30 million Americans now have diabetes

People should consider testing, even if they think they don't have it.

Could high-fat dairy be good for you?

Study: Up to three servings of dairy per day may lower risk of death and cardiovascular disease.

Going vegetarian cuts colon cancer risk?

Healthy eating and behaviors—including exercising and not smoking—work in conjunction to keep the body in tip-top shape.

Daytime drowsiness a sign of Alzheimer’s?

Sleep problems are common in dementia patients, and beta-amyloid accumulation and related brain changes are thought to be part of the issue.

Is daily aspirin worth it?

Doctors advise caution. Talk with your physician if you're taking a preventive dose.

The starting line for fitness

It's easy to get going on a wellness plan—just go for a walk.