Healthy Seniors Features

Las personas mayores pueden utilizar las videoconferencias, actividades por Internet y los dispositivos móviles para mantenerse saludable.

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

Video conferencing, online activities, and wearable devices can all help keep older adults healthy and on top of their medical care.

Dementia can change how your loved one thinks or acts. Learn the best ways to interact and care for them as their condition progresses.

As the baby boomers age, senior living communities are working on appealing to a more diverse generation.

Working with your health care team, prioritizing mental health, and adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors will do wonders for your well-being.

People of color have unique health challenges as they age. Get advice on how to take care of yourself after you turn 50.

Living a healthy lifestyle can be easier when you have someone to practice your habits with you. Learn the importance of friends and how to make them.

From creaky knees to cancer, here’s what should be on your radar after 50. Learn how to care for your health after this milestone birthday.

You can look forward to getting older. Greater resilience, happiness, confidence, and flexibility await you in your 50s and beyond.

Medicare improves access to health insurance, but disparities in medical care remain. Here’s how to advocate for yourself as an older person of color.

It can be tricky to make a Medicare decision that best fits your needs. Here are some expert tips for finding a plan that works for you.

It can be hard to change from earning a regular paycheck to living on a fixed income. But retirement doesn’t have to mean giving up your favorite things.

The end of your working life can bring conflicting emotions. Learn why retirement causes anxiety and depression, and how to prepare for the changes ahead.

Building a retirement fund isn’t enough to prepare for life after work. Consider the social and emotional aspects of retirement, too.

Karen D. Lincoln, PhD, a professor who has studied aging Black Americans, discusses the needs of this population as it faces chronic conditions, loneliness, a lack of access to services, and other physical and mental health concerns.

Federal law guarantees the right to language interpreters in medical care. In the U.S., where 1 in 5 people speak a language other than English at home, that’s a lot of translation.

Alicia Arbaje, MD, PhD, MPH, of Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, talks to WebMD about the health challenges of elders in America’s many Hispanic communities.

Native Americans face a host of health challenges as they age. Geriatrician Blythe Winchester, MD, who is a member of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, discusses the biggest issues and what would help.

In many cultures, the expectation is that elders will age at home. How do families juggle that and what happens when it gets to be too hard?

Less mashed potatoes, more roti: Today's senior menus include more ethnic cuisines than ever before.

The number of opioid-related deaths of Americans ages 55 and up soared 1,886% between 1999 and 2019

¿Cómo ha afectado el COVID-19 a la atención médica de los adultos mayores? Esto es lo que puedes esperar al hacer citas y tomar decisiones a largo plazo.

Learn how genes and lifestyle interact to affect your health over the course of your life.

Physical therapy can fend off age-related changes and prevent injury and pain.

Safe sex is important at any age, but there are some issues that may be more common after 50.

Doctors and nurses may not ask older adults what matters most to them. Learn about a new approach to helping older people stay mobile and take fewer medications.

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.

Unsure of how to protect your ears while listening to headphones? Learn more about hearing damage, headphones, and simple tricks to protect your ears.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

It’s not easy losing weight as you get older. Get tips and tricks on how to shed pounds from people who have had success losing weight after age 50.

These tools can make life easier, safer, and more convenient. Experts, older people, and caregivers share their recommendations for must-have devices.

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.

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?

Learning how to trust again isn't easy when you've been burned before.

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.

Dealing with a difficult elderly parent can cause stress and frustration for all involved. But you can balance patience and peace of mind. Learn how to set clear boundaries, adjust expectations, and find outside help when needed.

Como director médico ejecutivo de WebMD, John Whyte, MD, tiene una perspectiva única sobre el sistema de cuidados médicos para adultos mayores en EE. UU., y las tendencias futuras. Le hemos pedido que comparta sus observaciones y que nos de sus consejos.