Category: Health & Wellness

While long-term sun exposure and sunburns are the biggest risk factors for melanoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer – having a sibling or parent w

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults of all ages should engage in 150 or more minutes of moderate physical activity p

The rules for enrolling in Medicare can be very confusing with all the different choices available today. But when you postpone retirement past age 6

Dr. Nir Barzilai, M.D., arrived in D.C. recently for private briefings with key Congressmen on the potential of the Metformin study to offset Medi

The past decade has seen a surge in the popularity of gel manicures, which are valued for their appearance and durability. There are some risks as

Not too long ago, I joked with my soon-to-be husband, that his eyesight wasn’t what it used to be. Taking a box of cereal or reading a newspaper,

Nearly 6-in-10 senior citizens (59%) report they “never” feel lonely or isolated, according to a new report from Caring.com.  Another 17% say they “ra

Safety, socializing, and helpful services enhance your ability to stay at home longer. Living alone in our older years can be a challenge an

Do you have that one song that when you hear it played, triggers a memory or evokes a strong emotional feeling? Maybe it’s a song played at your w

The cold truth about hypothermia is that Americans aged 65 years and older face this danger every winter. Older adults are especially vulnerable t