Pooches help speed up recovery 
Pooches help speed up recovery
Pediatric and oncology patients get lots of love from some very special four-legged friends.
Baby boomers living longer but not as healthy 
Baby boomers living longer but not as healthy
Longevity isn’t necessarily an indication of robust health. In fact, according to new research, the aging U.S. population is facing major and costly health challenges.
How to help seniors beat the heat  Featured
How to help seniors beat the heat
High heat can be especially dangerous for the elderly. Find out how you can help keep your loved ones, neighbors and friends safe this summer.
Is rheumatoid arthritis causing your achy joints?  Featured
Is rheumatoid arthritis causing your achy joints?
Did you know that rheumatoid arthritis can strike as early as age 25? Read more.
Depression linked to stroke in middle-aged women 
Depression linked to stroke in middle-aged women
Women between the ages of 47 and 52 have twice the risk of stroke if they are depressed, says a new study.
Caffeine: How much is too much? 
Caffeine: How much is too much?
It’s no secret America runs on caffeine. But is there a limit to how much caffeine is safe to consume?
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss 
Dementia could be tied to hearing loss
Seniors who have spent years straining to decipher sounds because of hearing loss may be at greater risk for developing dementia, researchers say.