Healthy Seniors

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

WebMD’s exercise guide for older adults

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.

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.

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.

Guys, a long and healthy life starts having with a plan. Begin with your annual trip to the doctor.

Staying active helps you live a longer, healthier life, and may also boost your brain health. See our dos and don'ts for healthy aging for seniors.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.