How Gen X should practice "the art of aging"
NPR health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey, author of the new book, "Your Turn: How to Create a Midlife You Love," talks about facing all the possibilities of life's third chapter.
Healthy Retirement
Redefining old age
Dr. Jon LaPook talks with experts about the distinctions between normal and abnormal aging as it affects memory issues, a workforce continuing beyond traditional retirement age, and the testing of surgeons who currently work without age limits.
Fighting back against ageism
Recent studies have found that over 93% of adults between 50 and 80 experience ageism, which can have negative health effects, whereas people who maintain an upbeat take on aging (and reject social cues that insult growing older) actually live longer.
Fitness is important especially for senior citizens, but so is self-defense. One California gym-chain is helping seniors achieve both with one simple goal, to make a senior feel powerful with something that normally represents frailty
Fitness is important especially for senior citizens, but so is self-defense. One California gym-chain is helping seniors achieve both with one simple goal, to make a senior feel powerful with something that normally represents frailty. Carter Evans reports.
Tips to senior-proof your home to prevent falls
One out of four seniors 65 or over will be injured by a fall each year, which can greatly affect quality of life and independence
Binge drinking among older Americans is on the rise
People 65 and older are more sensitive to alcohol, which can exacerbate chronic health conditions or interfere with prescription medications
Here are 2019's higher limits for retirement savings accounts
The IRS has raised its annual contribution maximums for 401(k)s, IRAs, and health savings accounts
Health savings accounts: Good retirement medicine
Health care costs can ruin years of careful planning -- that's where an HSA can come in handy
Are you drinking enough water?
"It's the most basic thing, yet it runs the most complicated machine, our bodies," says Dr. David Dupree
Why sleep is so essential for your health
Dr. Alcibiades Rodriguez explains how sleep impacts overall health, and how to get the quality and quantity you need
Ways to boost bone health as you age
Dr. Joshua Grahlman shares strategies to help build bone strength and prevent fractures
How technology can impact long-term health
Wired magazine editor-in-chief Nick Thompson looks at some of the ways technology can help hack the aging process
Skin protection pays off as you age
Taking preventative measures against skin cancer increases your odds of longevity and good health in your later years
Food for thought: You are what you eat
Dr. Jeffrey Morrison breaks down metabolic needs for a diet to boost your long-term health
Meditation helps retiree find her "encore"
Studies have shown mindfulness meditation may boost brain health, and it helps some ease the transition to retirement
Love and sex later in life: "It doesn't get old"
As you get older, romantic love and physical affection have benefits for both mind and body
Same-day hip replacements get patients back on their feet
Some patients can be in and out of the hospital faster than ever, but it may not be the right option for everyone
Best foods to protect your aging brain
There's growing evidence that what you eat can affect your risk of Alzheimer's disease
60-year-old is living proof: "Fitness has no age"
A New York City fitness instructor reveals the secret to keeping her mind and body strong
The 5 best and worst states in which to grow old
Everyone wants to age gracefully, but some states treat seniors better than others
80-year-old volleyball player serves up passion for the game
Volleyball is a serious sport on the beaches of Southern California, and there's one player who truly stands out
This vitamin could help protect against cataracts
Researchers say it matters which way you get your vitamins
Exercise may slow down the brain's aging by 10 years
Moderate physical activity can help keep seniors' minds sharp, researchers say
Sex linked to better brain power in older age
Study finds older adults with more active sex lives may see benefits in memory and thinking skills
Couch potatoes may have smaller brains later in life
A new study suggests poor physical fitness in middle age may be bad news for your brain
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Jalen Hurts' diagnosis rattles sports world
Trump signs executive order on women's health
Trump spurs states to dump laws regulating new hospitals
How Gen X should practice "the art of aging"
Woman, 26, felt her concerns were being dismissed before cancer diagnosis
New guidelines support hormone therapy for menopause symptoms
Pope Leo resumes some papal duties after surgery, Vatican says
Pope's cancer prognosis may depend on these factors, doctors say
