To some degree, all of us are feeling stress from the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some simple steps you can take to feel better: | Take a break from the news. That includes social media! Hearing about the pandemic for hours each day can be... (Read More)

Our eyes help us to see the world around us. They make it possible for us to drive, read the written word and observe the beauty of Mother Nature. They're also incredibly durable. However, they aren't invincible. Here's a closer look at four bad... (Read More)

Trying to keep your mind sharp and your brain healthy as you grow older? Research shows that there are a number of simple steps anyone can take to preserve and protect brain function over time. Here are five of them: | Learn something new: Is... (Read More)

If you’re the kind of person who relies on the occasional driver’s license vision test to tell you that it’s time for an eye doctor appointment, it’s actually time for a rethink. Because, believe it or not, your eyes are aging right along... (Read More)

Are you feeling a bit overburdened lately? Fatigued? Sort of like you're carrying around a 300-pound boulder on your back? First off, it's one of life's natural consequences that as we grow older, our energy levels decrease. We don't seem to have... (Read More)

Fire up the grill! If you're trying to eat more veggies, grilling them is a great way to go. It's the perfect way to enjoy delicious and fresh in-season produce. Here are a few ideas: 1. Corn on the cob This summer favorite should be first... (Read More)

Walking can be a great way to remain active and healthy. Studies show a wide range of benefits from walking at least three times per week, including lower blood pressure and cholesterol, lower risk of diabetes, less stress and enhanced cognitive... (Read More)

Did you know that more older adults are driving than ever before? The ability to drive is intrinsically tied to our sense — and reality — of being independent. But there's no getting around the truth of the matter: Age diminishes some of the... (Read More)

Glaucoma is a sneaky group of eye diseases that causes damage to the eye's optic nerve and can cause vision loss and blindness. The symptoms can start so slowly that they often go unnoticed in the early stages, when glaucoma is the most treatable... (Read More)

For many people, taking care of themselves is near the bottom of an ever-expanding to-do list. We're too busy. Or we feel guilty about doing things just for ourselves. But there's nothing selfish about investing in your health and well-being. In... (Read More)