Healthy Seniors

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.

Exercising and socializing linked to better health as people age.

Taking care of a parent or spouse will change your life. It can be hard work and unpredictable, but it can also bring rewards and fulfillment.

Eating right can get tougher as you age for lots of reasons. Experts clear up some misconceptions about staying a healthy weight and getting the nutrients you need after 50.

Vitamin A? Vitamin C? Vitamin B? How do you know which ones to take? How much should you take? Here’s what you need to know.

You can’t stop aging, but what you can make the trip a little easier. Here are 10 foods that will help older adults stay healthy and happy.

Herbs and spices not only add flavor to your food, but they can help you stay healthy, too.

Find out how a non-meat diet can give you the protein you need.

Know what to expect on the day you get sent home from the hospital after surgery.

Here's what you need to consider if you're trying to figure out if surgery is the right treatment for you.

Get advice on how to get tips from your surgeon about how to prepare for your operation.

Learn how to prepare your house so that you can have a smooth recovery from surgery when you return from the hospital.

Just as pediatricians care for young patients, geriatricians focus on caring for older adults. Learn more about what these medical doctors do.

Many Americans are caregivers, bus some aren’t prepared for the job when it falls into their lap. Read advice for caregivers as they embark on their new role.

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.

Living a healthy lifestyle isn’t easy for anybody. We’ve all heard that all the work is worth it, but here’s why.

Research shows that hearing loss and dementia are linked. What can you do to protect your hearing and your brain?

Your loved one is losing his hearing. Here’s what you can do to support him.

An overview that includes latest findings about hearing, digital and wireless hearing aids that interact with smart phones and apps, miniaturized hearing aids, and more.

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.

Persuading a loved one to wear hearing aids is sometimes difficult, but it’s often necessary for the health of the whole family. Experts offer up some tips to help convince your loved one to take the plunge.

Living with hearing loss? Use these tips for better conversations with others.

If you have a strong network of good friends, you’ll probably live a longer, more healthy life. WebMD tells you how.

If tough times have you tied up, going through them alone isn’t the best thing you can do for yourself. The support of others can have far-reaching effects.

As we spend more and more time with our laptops, tablets, and phones, a big question looms: What do these do to our relationships?