Aging Well

Aging well is a lifestyle choice we all must make as our bodies grow older. We’ll help you navigate your holistic health care journey with tips, suggestions, age-specific information and health news stories that matter to you.

The inside scoop on GI scopes

From colonoscopies to swallowed capsule cameras, ever-evolving imaging techniques give a full picture of digestive health.

Work out at home—for less

An active lifestyle doesn't have to break the bank. A few pieces of equipment can get the job done.

Managing perimenopause

Years before menopause, these sneaky symptoms can be confusing.

Know the risks of indoor tanning

Tanning beds can emit up to 15 times the amount of UV radiation that you'd get from sun exposure.

Scheduled for a heart catheterization?

Here's what you should know before you go—and what to expect during your procedure.

The best test? ‘A well-done colonoscopy’

Evidence continues to support the call for most patients to begin colon cancer screening at age 45.

Hydrate for heart health

Drinking a proper amount of water each day can help keep your sodium levels in check—and your heart will thank you.

Fueling the front lines for 60 years—and counting

'If you keep working, you don’t realize the concept of age. You never miss a beat,' Butterworth Hospital chef Ollie Robinson, 84, says.

Arthritis in winter? Keep moving

Keep joints moving—and lubricated—to help keep pain at bay.

Patient Story

‘We are so blessed’

After Don Westhouse suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while water skiing, it took a team to bring about a remarkable recovery.

Should you get a bone density test?

By measuring calcium and mineral content in your bones, this simple screening method can help determine if you have osteoporosis.

Consulting Dr. Internet

Online searches can put billions of pages of medical information into a patient's hands. That's not always helpful.