The power of a hearty nap
Study: Indulging in the occasional siesta might reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
Study: Indulging in the occasional siesta might reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.
The body can adapt to a new exercise regimen at just about any age.
An active lifestyle is a surefire way to help maintain a clear, healthy mind well into your later years.
Social activity during midlife is linked to better memory and reasoning skills.
Feel like you're alone and adrift amid hot flashes and menopause? Friends and family—and your health care provider—should be ports in the storm.
Half of people age 50 and older will experience this painful bowel condition. Learn how to prevent it—and recognize symptoms when they arise.
Low level of blood protein that transports oxygen is associated with greater risk of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.
Growing use of prescription medications—as well as addiction to illegal drugs and alcohol—has led to middle-age adults experiencing more injuries from falls.
Exercises that target legs and ankles will help guard against falls from age 40 and beyond.
A sedentary life opens the door to all manner of health troubles—but long periods in front of the TV are especially bad.
As you become more active, you'll increase your odds of living longer—no matter what your age or health history.
It may be rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms of this condition often precede an actual diagnosis by several years.