Healthy Aging
How to Spot the Signs of Deadly Sepsis
Sepsis affects more than 1.5 million people in the U.S. each year. But many don’t know the signs of this deadly medical emergency.
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15 Minutes Can Make all the Difference When You Have a Stroke
Getting prompt treatment after a stroke could save your life. Learn the signs here.
Here’s Why You Should Get Your Main Nutrients From Food, Not Supplements
Put down the vitamin bottle for a second and listen up: A new study found that it’s the nutrients from food you eat that benefit you most.
Is Your Aging Parent on Too Many Meds?
The older people get, the more prescriptions they take to stay healthy. That's not always a good thing. Find out how to keep your loved ones safe.
The Big 3: These Are the Most Commonly Misdiagnosed Health Conditions
Errors in diagnosis are all too common—that’s why it's important to learn how to advocate for yourself in the doctor’s office. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Simple Steps That Could Save Your Life
Heart disease steals millions of lives each year. Yours doesn’t have to be one of them.
Can These Common Meds Give You Dementia?
Check your medicine cabinets—a new study found that anticholinergic drugs may make you more likely to develop dementia down the line.
How Many Steps Should You Walk Each Day?
10,000 may not be the magic number after all, according to new research.
Knowing These Heart Attack Symptoms Could Save Your Life
Don’t delay—here’s why acting quickly at the first sign of a heart attack is vital.
The Truth About Preventing Memory Loss
Doing puzzles and taking supplements aren’t going to cut it. The good news? Warding off dementia is probably easier than you think.
How a Hot Temper Can Damage Your Health
As you get older, excessive anger could up your risk of chronic illness, a new study finds.