Healthy Seniors

Is joint pain just part of getting older? Find out why your joints change as you age and what you can do to prevent joint pain and stiffness.

Two members of the LGBTQ community share why they waited to come out and what the experience was like for them.

Have you noticed that your spine isn’t as straight as it used to be? Our postures can start to change as we get older. Find out why and what you can do to prevent a hunched back as you age.

Older adults, especially men, have a much higher death rate than other groups. One in 4 seniors who attempt to kill themselves will die, compared to 1 in 200 youths.

What’s a blood glucose test for? What kind of blood glucose test do I need? Which blood glucose tests are best for older adults? How do I use my blood glucose test? Find out what types of glucose tests you can use and how checking your blood sugar may change as you age.

Although having knee pain is common as you get older, it doesn’t have to become your new normal. Learn more about the symptoms, what causes it, and how to treat it.

What do you know about the shingles vaccine? Find out what it does and why it’s important for older adults to get vaccinated.

Do you need to take supplements if you’re over 50? Which supplements are best and which should you avoid? Learn which ones are best and how to choose safely.

It’s rare to get pregnant at 50 or older, but it can happen. Here’s what you need to know.

As you get older, should you change your diet? Find out what nutrients are more important for older adults and what foods you should avoid.

Hormones dip and bodies change, but your sex life doesn’t have to suffer. Use what you have -- and these tips -- to keep it strong and satisfying.

Your odds of fractures from weak bones, or osteoporosis, go up as you age. Find out what you can do to keep your bones healthy.

Long-term care insurance can help when you’re older and need ongoing care. Learn what it does, the best time to buy it, and how to get it.

Many older adults take these painkillers for relief, but they also come with serious side effects. Here’s what you need to know.

As you age, you may find that you can’t enjoy ice cream or milkshakes without painful gas or bloating afterward. Lactose intolerance is a fairly common, natural condition that develops over time. Find out what may put you at risk for lactose intolerance and how to manage uncomfortable symptoms if you still want to enjoy dairy foods.

Having hip pain as you age is more common than you think. About 50% of older adults say they have hip or knee pain. Luckily, there are things you can do to feel better.

You see the ads for puzzles and apps that promise to help your brain work better and hold off dementia. Do they work?

If you’re ill or injured, Medicare could pay for a portion of home health care. Learn more about what’s covered and what isn’t.

Is it safe to try bodybuilding after 50? Is bodybuilding safe for women? What are the health benefits of bodybuilding? How can I do weightlifting safely after age 50? Learn why bodybuilding may be right for you and how to do it safely.

WebMD’s exercise guide for older adults

Here are common myths that stop older people from exercising -- along with expert advice on why you need to start working out.

Your risk of heart disease rises as you get older, but there are things you can do to slow or stop the process.

Exercise may not be the fountain of youth, but it’s the most powerful tool you have for a long, healthy life.

You don’t have to run a marathon to keep your heart healthy. Learn a few less-ambitious ways that you can make your heart healthy.

It can be hard to give up the not-so-healthy stuff you really enjoy. One expert says you may not have to.