Heart
One simple move could lower your blood pressure by 10% without medication
Getting a grip on your health is easier than you think.
May 4, 2021
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The rarest blood type on Earth
Known as "golden blood," it's shared by fewer than 50 people.
May 3, 2021
Aging
These 10 surgeries are considered “uniquely high risk” for older adults
A study named 227 risky surgeries for older adults. But these 10 procedures can be especially problematic.
May 1, 2021
These are the 7 medical tests you need after turning 50
But as one doctor said, “Just because there’s a test doesn’t mean you ought to get it.”
April 11, 2021
Aging
The ‘silver tsunami’ is coming — and we’re not ready
Here's what needs to be done to address a significant public health challenge.
March 16, 2021
Aging
17 signs of a blood clot that are easy to miss
Though symptoms can be sneaky, many people are able to identify them and seek medical attention before it's too late.
March 16, 2021
Dental Care
This is the dental work you should tackle before you retire
Take care of your teeth before you retire, because you can’t count on Medicare.
March 9, 2021
Aging
These common prescription drugs could boost your dementia risk
A recent study has tightened the link between dementia and a common class of drugs used to treat a variety of symptoms.
March 4, 2021
Healthy Living
This photographer took pictures of people after one, two, and three glasses of wine
The results are tremendously relatable.
February 20, 2021
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Your doctor says you have aortic stenosis. What happens next?
Here’s what to know about how and when to treat this common heart condition.
January 3, 2021
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These 8 warning signs could point to a serious heart valve condition
If you spot these symptoms, talk to your doctor.
December 13, 2020
Coronavirus
I’m a COVID-19 long-hauler and an epidemiologist — here’s how it feels when symptoms last for months
I did not understand why I was not recovering.
November 28, 2020
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Maybe it’s not old age. Maybe it’s aortic stenosis
Feel like you’re slowing down? Don’t chalk it up to aging. It could be a sign of a heart valve disease.
November 16, 2020
Aging
20 ways life after 60 will change post-pandemic
In the aftermath of the pandemic, everything will change — particularly for people over 60.
October 28, 2020
Womens Health
6 ways your vagina changes as you age
When it comes to the vagina and getting older, there's a lot we might not know. So, we called in the experts to explain.
October 24, 2020
Coronavirus
Doctors warn of unusual COVID-19 symptoms in older patients
It's a common concern for older adults who’ve survived a serious bout of COVID-19.
October 23, 2020
Symptoms
What your resting heart rate can reveal about your longevity
There might be a risk factor that’s under the radar for many adults.
October 20, 2020
Symptoms
Talking to yourself is normal. Here’s when you should be concerned
The mental health benefits of talking to yourself.
October 18, 2020
Health Insurance
If the Affordable Care Act goes away, here are 8 ways your life will be affected
These would be the most obvious effects if the Supreme Court ruled the ACA unconstitutional.
September 29, 2020
Coronavirus
What you need to know about herd immunity
What exactly does it mean and can it be used to combat COVID-19?
September 29, 2020