On this page: What is the Difference Between Loneliness and Social Isolation? How Can Feeling Lonely or Being Isolated Affect Older Adults’ Health? How Can You Know Your Risk for Loneliness and Social Isolation? How Can You Stay Connected With…

On this page: What is blood pressure? Do I have high blood pressure? How can I control my blood pressure? Tips for taking blood pressure medication High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major health problem that is common in…

Angina Angina (an-JI-nuh or AN-juh-nuh) is chest pain or discomfort that occurs if an area of your heart muscle doesn’t get enough oxygen-rich blood. It may feel like pressure or squeezing in your chest. The pain also can occur in…

Hearing and Cognitive Health Studies have shown that older adults with hearing loss have a greater risk of developing dementia than older adults with normal hearing. Cognitive abilities (including memory and concentration) decline faster in older adults with hearing loss than in older…

On this page: Alcohol Driving Falling and fear of falling Feeling unhappy with your doctor Grief, mourning, and depression HIV/AIDS Incontinence Memory problems Problems with family Sexuality Much of the communication between doctor and patient is personal. To have a…

How serious is the flu? How does the flu spread? Is it the flu, a cold, or COVID-19? Can the flu be prevented? What can I do if I get the flu? Each year, millions of people suffer from seasonal…

uyin’s Story Suyin’s bus was late. Even though it was noon on a very hot summer day, she decided to walk from the grocery store to her home. At 72—healthy and active—Suyin thought the heat would be no match for…

A trip to the hospital can be stressful for people with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia and their caregivers. Being prepared for emergency and planned hospital visits can relieve some of that stress. This article suggests ways to help you prepare and tips for…

When your spouse dies, your world changes. You are in mourning—feeling grief and sorrow at the loss. You may feel numb, shocked, and fearful. You may feel guilty for being the one who is still alive. At some point, you may…

Could Calorie Restriction Mimetics Hold the Key? What’s the Science Behind Calorie Restriction Mimetics? Which Compounds Most Interest Mimetics Researchers? How Will Calorie Restriction Mimetics be Used in Health Care? For decades, researchers have studied eating patterns—what, when, and how…