Healthy Seniors

Curious if your body’s aging is normal? WebMD discusses healthy and normal signs of aging.

Your dietary needs change as you age. WebMD advises what should be on your grocery list.

WebMD explains how you'll recover from an operation faster if you avoid some common errors, like going back to work too soon or skipping your physical therapy exercises.

If you're 60 or older, keep in mind these four tips from WebMD when you're working on losing weight.

Staying healthy as you enter your golden years has a lot to do with your diet. Here are some foods that are good for your heart, your brain, your bones, and your muscles.

With age, your body doesn’t absorb nutrients well, so every calorie you consume must be packed with nutrition. Here are 9 nutrients older adults often need more of.

Many Americans, young and old, fall short on vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. But the challenge of getting adequate nutrition may be trickiest for seniors. Research shows that older people may need more of certain key nutrients, such as B vitamins and calcium.

Trouble chewing and swallowing? WebMD shares six ways to make everything go down a little easier.

Losing your hearing, or learning a loved one is, can bring about a range of uncomfortable emotions. Here's how you can deal with this tough transition.

Many types of hearing loss are reversible. Is yours? WebMD explains.

Wait, staying connected to your family has real health benefits? It’s true, and WebMD shares what keeping in touch can do for you.

How does getting older affect your immune system? How can you keep those effects to a minimum? Your answers are here.

COVID-19 has changed the way we do everything -- especially when it comes to doctor visits. But sometimes you need to see the doctor in person or go to the ER. We asked experts how to get the care you need with the lowest risk.

COVID-19 ha cambiado la manera en que hacemos todo —especialmente cuando vamos al doctor. Pero a veces necesitas ir al doctor en persona o ir a la sala de urgencias. Les preguntamos a peritos en salud qué puedes hacer para recibir el cuidado que necesitas y limitar lo más que puedas tu riesgo de exposición.

As WebMD’s chief medical officer, John Whyte, MD, is in a unique position to see both the current state of medical care for America’s older adults and the way things are trending for the future. We asked him to share his insight on a few topics, along with a bit of advice.

Como director médico ejecutivo de WebMD, John Whyte, MD, tiene un puesto singular en el que puede observar lo que ofrece actualmente el sistema de cuidados médicos a adultos mayores en Estados Unidos, y también las tendencias del futuro. Le hemos pedido que comparta sus observaciones sobre algunos temas, y que también nos de consejos.

A new Hartford Foundation study shows age-friendly health care should center on memory, mobility, medications, and what matters to older adults.

How do you keep your heart healthy after you turn 50? Here's one person's plan.

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

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

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.

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

Learn about different considerations to make when thinking about if your aging parent should move in with you.

Learn about how to discuss housing options with your elderly parent gracefully.

Talking to your aging parent about reducing their driving can be difficult. Here are some tips to help start the conversation.