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aging

Orthopedics

Building the home gym

It's easier than you think to assemble a low-cost fitness area that delivers solid results.

Community

Caring for the caregiver

While tending loved ones is a blessing, make sure to reserve energy for your own well-being. A psychotherapist shares her top tips for how to find the balance.

Aging Well

The inner path to an outer glow

Want great skin? Build a great diet.

Aging Well

How to grow a youthful brain

Low-intensity activities like gardening and dancing could help retain brain volume, ultimately slowing the effects of age.

Women’s Wellness Source

Love and low libido?

No matter what your age, no matter what your stage—don't accept sexual problems as your new, unalterable reality.

Aging Well

Ditch the remote, don the sneakers

Seniors can achieve tremendous health benefits by weaving a modest amount of activity into each day.

Neuroscience

Loss of spouse could trigger brain decline

People who already show signs of Alzheimer's are at heightened risk.

Cancer Care

Could promiscuity up cancer risk?

Having more sexual partners could increase your exposure to problematic viruses.

Aging Well

Alzheimer’s testing—a must, or a maybe?

There's no hard and fast rule on cognitive tests, but there's no doubt positive changes now help prevent dementia later.

Women’s Wellness Source

How to navigate menopause

The most normal thing about the peri-menopausal years? They're often laden with uncertainty and inconsistency.

Pregnancy & Childbirth

Breastfeeding could delay menopause

It prevents ovulation and may slow the natural depletion of ovarian follicles, lowering the risk of early menopause.

Women’s Wellness Source

Humdrum sex life—a prompt for menopause?

Women who have less sex may be more likely to start menopause earlier, as their bodies adopt what experts call a "use it or lose it" response.