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)

Be honest: how many hours of sleep do you get at night on average? Less than seven? A lot less than seven? If that's the case, then you are part of the one-third of American adults who don't get enough shut-eye. We all know that lack of sleep has... (Read More)

Teaching, cuddling and playing with your grandchildren are not just fun activities. Time with your grandkids is actually good for your health. So says Angela Sanford, Assistant Professor of Geriatrics at Saint Louis University. “You can’t be... (Read More)